Rochester, MI Demographics
A map of Rochester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,525 | 80.7% |
Asian | 1,002 | 7.7% |
Hispanic | 621 | 4.8% |
Multiracial | 506 | 3.9% |
Black | 338 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 43 | 0.3% |
Rochester, Michigan had a population of 13,035 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 2.6% Black, 7.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rochester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is the 81st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Rochester's White Population
10,525 residents of Rochester identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rochester slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #610 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more White than neighboring Rochester Hills (72% White), Troy (61.6% White), Utica (79.1% White), Auburn Hills (57.8% White), and Sterling Heights (79% White).
Rochester's Black Population
338 residents of Rochester identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rochester slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #151 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is less Black than neighboring Rochester Hills (3.6% Black), Troy (3.9% Black), Utica (6% Black), Auburn Hills (15.4% Black), and Sterling Heights (6.5% Black).
Rochester's Asian Population
1,002 residents of Rochester identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #19 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Asian than neighboring Utica (5.1% Asian). Rochester is less Asian than neighboring Rochester Hills (15.1% Asian), Troy (27.3% Asian), Auburn Hills (13.9% Asian), and Sterling Heights (8.1% Asian).
Rochester's Hispanic Population
621 residents of Rochester identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #205 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Hispanic than neighboring Rochester Hills (4.7% Hispanic), Troy (3.4% Hispanic), Utica (4.2% Hispanic), and Sterling Heights (2.4% Hispanic). Rochester is less Hispanic than neighboring Auburn Hills (7.3% Hispanic).
Rochester's Native American/Other Population
43 residents of Rochester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #617 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rochester Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Troy (0.5% Native American/Other), Utica (1.1% Native American/Other), Auburn Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Sterling Heights (0.4% Native American/Other).
Rochester's Multiracial Population
506 residents of Rochester identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Rochester is ranked #421 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Multiracial than neighboring Troy (3.3% Multiracial), and Sterling Heights (3.5% Multiracial). Rochester is less Multiracial than neighboring Rochester Hills (4% Multiracial), Utica (4.4% Multiracial), and Auburn Hills (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.