Demographics & People — Rochester, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 209,720 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~206,600 |
| Median Age | 33.7 |
| Total Households | 92,228 |
| Family Households | 42,570 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87,098 |
| Black or African American | 78,621 |
| Asian | 6,701 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41,831 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 97,688 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 47,275 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 41,573 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 30,916 |
| German | 16,924 |
| Irish | 16,160 |
| Italian | 15,190 |
| English | 10,772 |
| American | 7,591 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 5,429 |
Language
| English Only | 158,760 |
| Spanish | 26,910 |
| Population 5+ | 197,069 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,614 |
| Population 18+ | 164,821 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rochester, New York.