Rochester Population

2010–2026

160

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

050100150200201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rochester. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202616000.00%
2025160-21.23%
202416200.00%
2023162+42.53%
2022158-10.63%
202115900.00%
2020159-10.62%
2019160-21.23%
2018162-42.41%
2017166-21.19%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Rochester is growing slower than Lorain County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Lorain County+3.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Rochester+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Rochester Demographics

39.9median age

Median age

Female39.8 yrs
Male45.5 yrs

Adults

139
53 seniors (65+) · 38% of adults86 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 97Male 48.4% · 91

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rochester Income

$59,861median household income

Median household income

$59,861

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$60,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.3%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rochester Marital Status

60% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married60%62%58%
Never married26%33%19%
Divorced11%4%19%
Widowed3%1%4%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201