Rochester, NH

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    33,144
    US Senator
    Jeanne Shaheen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maggie Hassan
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43
    0.922% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.27%
    2.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $80,836
    1.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $279,100
    6.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    18,096
    1.67% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Rochester, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.1% of the residents in Rochester, NH are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Rochester, NH was $279,100, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

    Most people in Rochester, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Rochester, NH was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew HampshireStrafford County, NHBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHSouthern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, MEStrafford & Rockingham (Northern) Counties PUMA, NH

    Population & Diversity

    Rochester, NH is home to a population of 33.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.45% of Rochester, NH residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

    In 2024, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.2k people) in Rochester, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.06k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 479 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Rochester, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rochester, NH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rochester, NH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      30.2k ± 552
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.06k ± 285
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      479 ± 222
    2.2%
    Hispanic Population
    730 people

    In 2024, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.2k people) in Rochester, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.06k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 479 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.2% of the people in Rochester, NH are hispanic (730 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rochester, NH as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      7,876 ± 2,173 people
    2. India
      7,313 ± 2,094 people
    3. Dominican Republic
      5,938 ± 1,888 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 7,876 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,313 and Dominican Republic with 5,938.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.45%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.14k people
    3.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.13k people

    As of 2024, 3.45% of Rochester, NH residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rochester, NH was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      867 ± 298
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      454 ± 146
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      421 ± 156

    Rochester, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rochester, NH.

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    Health

    94.4% of the population of Rochester, NH has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.64%
    Uninsured
    49.4%
    Employer Coverage
    14.5%
    Medicaid
    14.1%
    Medicare
    14.8%
    Non-Group
    1.51%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rochester, NH declined by 16.1% from 6.72% to 5.64%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rochester, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Rochester, NH employs 18.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rochester, NH were Manufacturing (3,392 people), Retail Trade (2,479 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,311 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,684), Utilities ($82,308), and Finance & Insurance ($70,274).

    Employment

    Occupations

    18.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,118
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.73%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rochester, NH grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 17.8k employees to 18.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rochester, NH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,093 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,073 people), and Production Occupations (1,862 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rochester, NH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    18.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,118
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.73%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rochester, NH grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 17.8k employees to 18.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rochester, NH, are Manufacturing (3,392 people), Retail Trade (2,479 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,311 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rochester, NH, though some of these residents may live in Rochester, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,192
    Median earning men ± $6,604
    $47,532
    Median earning women ± $4,232

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,548), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,792), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,610).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($77,596), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,842), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,403).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.71%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

    Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Rochester, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.7%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (47.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.536%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Hampshire

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.
    Jeanne Shaheen
    Senator from New Hampshire2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Maggie Hassan
    Senator from New Hampshire3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Rochester, NH was $279,100 in 2024, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $262,600 to $279,100, a 6.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Rochester, NH is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Rochester, NH have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rochester, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $279,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,241
    $9,192
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$719

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochester, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66% of the housing units in Rochester, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rochester, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $80,836
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,248
    13.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 891

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.9k households in Rochester, NH grew to $80,836 from the previous year's value of $79,388.

    The following chart displays the households in Rochester, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Rochester, NH is from New Hampshire.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in New Hampshire
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
    3. Carpooled (6.19%)

    In 2024, 78% of workers in Rochester, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.19%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Rochester, NH have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Rochester, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Rochester, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Rochester, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rochester, NH have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rochester, NH (2.69k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rochester, NH is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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