Rochester, PA Demographics
A map of Rochester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,509 | 72.3% |
Black | 562 | 16.2% |
Multiracial | 272 | 7.8% |
Hispanic | 90 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 30 | 0.9% |
Asian | 9 | 0.3% |
Rochester, Pennsylvania had a population of 3,472 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 16.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 7.8% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is the 402nd 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
2,509 residents of Rochester identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #1702 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is less White than neighboring East Rochester (83.7% White), Bridgewater (82.1% White), Monaca (88.2% White), Beaver (90.8% White), and Freedom (86.2% White).
Rochester's Black Population
562 residents of Rochester identify as Black, or 16.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rochester slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #92 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Black than neighboring East Rochester (6.4% Black), Bridgewater (5.6% Black), Monaca (3.5% Black), Beaver (1.7% Black), and Freedom (2.8% Black).
Rochester's Asian Population
9 residents of Rochester identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #1104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Asian than neighboring East Rochester (0.2% Asian). Rochester is less Asian than neighboring Bridgewater (2.4% Asian), Monaca (0.6% Asian), Beaver (1.3% Asian), and Freedom (0.5% Asian).
Rochester's Hispanic Population
90 residents of Rochester identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rochester slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #844 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Hispanic than neighboring East Rochester (2.5% Hispanic), Bridgewater (2.3% Hispanic), Monaca (2.3% Hispanic), Beaver (2.2% Hispanic), and Freedom (1.8% Hispanic).
Rochester's Native American/Other Population
30 residents of Rochester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Rochester (0.4% Native American/Other), Bridgewater (0.4% Native American/Other), Monaca (0.2% Native American/Other), Beaver (0.5% Native American/Other), and Freedom (0.3% Native American/Other).
Rochester's Multiracial Population
272 residents of Rochester identify as Multiracial, or 7.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rochester is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rochester is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rochester (6.9% Multiracial), Bridgewater (7.1% Multiracial), Monaca (5.1% Multiracial), and Beaver (3.6% Multiracial). Rochester is less Multiracial than neighboring Freedom (8.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.