Rochester, Massachusetts
Rochester: town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Rochester is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,232 and a population density of 144 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,740 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population | 5,740 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02770 |
| Area | 36.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7318,-70.8200 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:10:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rochester is located at 41°43'54"N 70°49'12"W (41.7317700, -70.8200400).
Rochester map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rochester increased by 8.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,232 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,296 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,317 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,368 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,427 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,475 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,517 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,581 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,636 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,687 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,740 | 0.92% | estimation process |
People born in Rochester (10)
People born in Rochester, including sailor Joseph Bates, politician Peleg Sprague, politician Tristam Burges, .
More notable people
- Jonathan Haskell (Acting Adjutant General and acting Inspector General of the U.S. Army in 1796) he was born in 19/03/1755
- Timothy Ruggles (American colonial politician) he was born in 20/10/1711
- Henry K. Braley (American mayor) he was born in 17/03/1850
- Nathaniel Freeman (Nova Scotia politician) he was born in 05/03/1740
- David Wing (American politician) he was born in 24/06/1766
- Scott Dragos (American football fullback and tight end) he was born in 28/10/1975
- Louise Dotti (American opera singer)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rochester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (MA) | 02770 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Rochester, New Hampshire city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 31,719 people.
- Rochester, Michigan city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States with a population of 13,201 people.
- Rochester, New York county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States with a population of 7,202 people.
- Rochester, Wisconsin village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,880 people.
- Rochester, Illinois village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States with a population of 3,715 people.
- Rochester, Pennsylvania borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,406 people.
- Rochester, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,909 people.
- Rochester, Vermont town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,085 people.
- Rochester, Indiana city in Fulton County, Indiana, United States with a population of 790 people.
- Rochester, Texas town in Haskell County, Texas, United States with a population of 311 people.
- Rochester, Ohio village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States with a population of 175 people.
- Rochester, Kentucky city in Butler County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Plymouth | 62,654 | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Duxbury | 15,932 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest Massachusetts cities