Poverty Rate in Rochester, New York
In Rochester, New York, an estimated 56,695 of 203,003 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Rochester, New York?
The poverty rate in Rochester, New York is 27.9%.
- How many people in Rochester, New York live in poverty?
In Rochester, New York, an estimated 56,695 of 203,003 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rochester, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Rochester, New York is 95.1% higher than the New York average. In Rochester, New York, an estimated 27.9% of 203,003 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rochester, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Rochester, New York is 121.43% higher than the US average. In Rochester, New York, an estimated 27.9% of 203,003 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
40.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
40.2% of 40 thousand people
Under 5 years
49.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
49.4% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
37.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
37.1% of 30 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
39.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
39.6% of 39 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
21.8% of 131 thousand people
18 to 34 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
21.9% of 60 thousand people
35 to 64 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
21.7% of 71 thousand people
60 years and over
23.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Rochester, New York
2023
23.2% of 40 thousand people
65 years and over
22% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Rochester, New York
2023
22% of 28 thousand people
White
18.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Rochester, New York
2023
18.8% of 80 thousand people
Black or African American
29.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Rochester, New York
2023
29.4% of 73 thousand people
Some other race
36.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Rochester, New York
2023
36.1% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
28.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Rochester, New York
2023
28.1% of 25 thousand people
Hispanic
35.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Rochester, New York
2023
35.1% of 39 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Rochester, New York
2023
18.2% of 72 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Rochester, New York
2023
20.6% of 139 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Rochester, New York
2023
37.8% of 20 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
24.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Rochester, New York
2023
24.5% of 39 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
22.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Rochester, New York
2023
22.3% of 38 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Rochester, New York
2023
6.9% of 41 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
12.4% of 106 thousand people
Employed
10.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Rochester, New York
2023
10.3% of 98 thousand people
Male
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Rochester, New York
2023
7.9% of 48 thousand people
Female
12.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Rochester, New York
2023
12.7% of 50 thousand people
Unemployed
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Rochester, New York
2023
36.5% of 8 thousand people
Male
19.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Rochester, New York
2023
19.6% of 5 thousand people
Female
57.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Rochester, New York
2023
57.3% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Rochester, New York
2023
22.4% of 164 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Rochester, New York
2023
3.8% of 68 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Rochester, New York
2023
28.4% of 41 thousand people
Did not work
41% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Rochester, New York
2023
41% of 55 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31% Poverty Rate for single people in Rochester, New York
2023
31% of 72 thousand people
Male
31.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Rochester, New York
2023
31.9% of 36 thousand people
Female
30.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Rochester, New York
2023
30.1% of 35 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
43% of 9 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
17.9% of 21 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
30.6% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
27.3% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
39.2% of 12 thousand people
65 to 74 years
36.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Rochester, New York
2023
36.7% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Rochester, New York
2023
34.5% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Rochester, New York
2023
4.8% of 30 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Rochester, New York
2023
37.9% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
60% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Rochester, New York
2023
60% of 23 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Rochester, New York
2023
25.2%
Poverty Rate by City around Monroe County
- Bergen, New York 13.6% of 1,125 people.
- Brighton, New York 9.1% of 34,586 people.
- Brockport, New York 23.2% of 4,720 people.
- Caledonia, New York 6% of 2,385 people.
- Churchville, New York 1.5% of 1,887 people.