Rochester, New York
Rochester: county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
About
Rochester is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,313 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,202 inhabitants.
The city was created 223 years ago in 1802.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population | 7,202 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Postal code | 14600–14699 |
| Phone Area Codes | 585 |
| Area | 96.23 km2 |
| Official name | City of Rochester |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1548,-77.6156 |
| Altitude | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Capital city | Rochester is capital of Monroe County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1803 (223 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:38:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 75 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rochester is located at 43°9'17"N 77°36'56"W (43.1547800, -77.6155600).
Rochester map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rochester decreased by 1.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 208,123 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 7,313 | -2745.93% | census |
| 2011 | 7,296 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,253 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,224 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,227 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,221 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,210 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,167 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,179 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,171 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,202 | 0.43% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rochester
1Strong National Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607, United States View details
Phone: +15852632700 | Website available
2Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612, United States View details
Phone: +15857537275 | Website available
3Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, United States View details
Phone: +15853367200 | Website available
4Seabreeze Amusement Park
4600 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622, United States View details
Phone: +15853231900 | Website available
5Highland Park
180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, United States View details
Phone: +15857537270 | Website available
Where to Eat in Rochester
1Dave & Buster's
15 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States View details
Phone: +15854174300 | Website available
2LASERTRON
1175 Marketplace Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States View details
Phone: +15853977447 | Website available
3Clubhouse Fun Center (Henrietta)
70 Jay Scutti Blvd, Rochester, NY 14623, United States View details
Phone: +15852727888 | Website available
4Rochester Abandoned Subway
W Broad St, Rochester, NY 14608, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rochester
1New York State
620 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620, United States View details
Phone: +15854618500 | Website available
2Monroe County Planning & Development
50 W Main St, Rochester, NY 14614, United States View details
Phone: +15857532000 | Website available
3US Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
100 Chestnut St # 1100, Rochester, NY 14604, United States View details
Phone: +15859872100 | Website available
4Agriculture & Markets Department
900 W Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, United States View details
Phone: +15854270200 | Website available
People born in Rochester (200)
People born in Rochester, including writer Rob Byrnes, artist's model and film actress Audrey Munson, cellist Alisa Weilerstein, .
More notable people
- Marcus Ginyard (American professional basketball player) he was born in 08/05/1987
- Ryan Lochte (American swimmer) he was born in 03/08/1984
- Hanna Thompson (American fencer) she was born in 01/11/1983
- Abby Wambach (American soccer player) she was born in 02/06/1980
- Savanna Samson (American movie actress) she was born in 14/10/1967
- Kim Gordon (American musician and artist, most known as co-founding member of Sonic Youth) she was born in 28/04/1953
- Wang Leehom (Taiwanese singer, songwriter, actor) he was born in 17/05/1976
- Jeffrey Boam (Screenwriter, film producer) he was born in 30/11/1946
- Henry Huntly Haight (Governor of California (1825-1878)) he was born in 20/05/1825
- Wendy O. Williams (American Vocalist and Actress (1949-1998)) she was born in 28/05/1949
- Lydia Lunch (American singer, author and actress) she was born in 02/06/1959
- Tweet (American singer-songwriter and guitarist) she was born in 21/01/1972
- Cab Calloway (American jazz singer and bandleader (1907-1994)) he was born in 25/12/1907
- Marcia Brown (American children's illustrator and writer) she was born in 13/07/1918
- Jon Jones (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 19/07/1987
- A. J. Kitt (American Olympic ski racer) he was born in 13/09/1968
- John Lithgow (American character actor, musician, and author) he was born in 19/10/1945
- Malcolm Glazer (American businessman, ex-sports franchise owner) he was born in 15/08/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190080 | Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School | Rochester (NY) | 14607 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rochester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Metr Post Office | Rochester (NY) | 14614 |
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Other cities in Monroe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 95,285 | Town in New York, United States |
| Irondequoit | 49,747 | Town in Monroe County, New York, United States |
| Henrietta | 43,503 | A city in Monroe County, New York. |
| Penfield | 37,243 | Town in New York, United States |
| Brighton | 36,609 | Town in Monroe County, New York, USA |
| North Gates | 9,512 | Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York |
| Mendon | 9,274 | Town in Monroe County, New York, United States |
| Hamlin | 8,949 | Town in New York, United States |
| Brockport | 7,868 | Village in New York, United States of America |
| Clarkson | 6,924 | City in New York, United States of America |
| East Rochester | 6,458 | Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America |
| Hilton | 5,750 | Village in the state of New York, USA |
| Webster | 5,723 | Town in New York, US |
| Riga | 5,649 | City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America |
| Fairport | 5,278 | City in "Perinton, New York", New York, United States of America |
| Spencerport | 3,634 | City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest New York cities