Rochester, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

1.07M

0.102% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.3

0.249% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.2%

1.54% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,747

2.74% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$148,000

2.49% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

523,828

0.438% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Rochester, NY had a population of 1.07M people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $61,747. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rochester, NY declined from 1.07M to 1.07M, a −0.102% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,102 to $61,747, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rochester, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Rochester, NY 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.

97.2% of the residents in Rochester, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rochester, NY are Rochester Institute of Technology (4,154 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Rochester (4,035 degrees), and SUNY College at Brockport (2,437 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rochester, NY was $148,000, and the homeownership rate was 67%. Most people in Rochester, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rochester, NY was 2 cars per household.

Rochester, NY borders Auburn, NY, Batavia, NY, Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY, Corning, NY, and Seneca Falls, NY.

About the photo: Downtown Rochester from the Broad Street Bridge, looking north.

Photo by Rich Engelbrecht

United States New York

Diversity

Rochester, NY is home to a population of 1.07M people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.82% of Rochester, NY residents were born outside of the country (73.1k people).

In 2020, there were 7.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (814k people) in Rochester, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 42.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rochester, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
814k ± 783
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
42.6k ± 1.6k

7.66%

Hispanic Population

82.1k people

7.66% of the people in Rochester, NY are hispanic (82.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rochester, NY as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

73.1k people

7.04%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

75.6k people

As of 2020, 6.82% of Rochester, NY residents (73.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rochester, NY was 7.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rochester, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Rochester, NY was 40.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Rochester, NY are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Rochester, NY residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of Rochester, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rochester, NY was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rochester, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
19,464 ± 790
Gulf War (2001-)
8,547 ± 789
Gulf War (1990s)
5,588 ± 490

Rochester, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Rochester, NY is $61,747. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Rochester, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Rochester, NY employs 524k people. The largest industries in Rochester, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (87,062 people), Educational Services (71,671 people), and Manufacturing (62,801 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,603), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($64,306), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,398).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,747

2020 value

± $658

2.74%

1 Year Growth

± 1.35%

Households in Rochester, NY have a median annual income of $61,747, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,102 in 2019, which represents a 2.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rochester, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

$85,171

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,267

$66,479

Average Female Salary in New York

± $926

In 2020, full-time male employees in New York made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

White
$72,560 ± $946
Asian
$70,995 ± $2,574
Two or More Races
$56,378 ± $2,889

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rochester, NY is from New York.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rochester, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

The following map shows all of the counties in Rochester, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rochester, NY (136k out of 1.03M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
80,319 ± 2,235
Black
36,114 ± 1,408
Hispanic
23,576 ± 1,098

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rochester, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

524k

2020 Value

± 5,344

−0.438%

1 Year decline

± 1.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rochester, NY declined at a rate of −0.438%, from 526k employees to 524k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rochester, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,661 people), Management Occupations (56,264 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (50,205 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rochester, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rochester, NY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,661 people), Management Occupations (56,264 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (50,205 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Rochester, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.28 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.27 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.25 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rochester, NY, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($78,679), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,286), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,239).

Industries

Employment by Industries

524k

2020 Value

± 5,344

−0.438%

1 Year decline

± 1.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rochester, NY declined at a rate of −0.438%, from 526k employees to 524k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rochester, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (87,062 people), Educational Services (71,671 people), and Manufacturing (62,801 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rochester, NY, though some of these residents may live in Rochester, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rochester, NY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (87,062 people), Educational Services (71,671 people), and Manufacturing (62,801 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Rochester, NY has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.47 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.2 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rochester, NY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($73,603), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($64,306), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,398).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rochester, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New York

60.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rochester, NY awarded 19,443 degrees. The student population of Rochester, NY is skewed towards women, with 31,596 male students and 38,198 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rochester, NY are White (12,221 and 71.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,485 and 8.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,192 and 6.98%), and Asian (1,020 and 5.97%).

The largest universities in Rochester, NY by number of degrees awarded are Rochester Institute of Technology (4,154 and 21.4%), University of Rochester (4,035 and 20.8%), and SUNY College at Brockport (2,437 and 12.5%).

The most popular majors in Rochester, NY are Registered Nursing (1,108 and 5.7%), General Business Administration & Management (905 and 4.65%), and General Psychology (750 and 3.86%).

The median tuition costs in Rochester, NY are $34,595 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
664 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
551 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
888 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rochester, NY was General Psychology with 664 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rochester, NY according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rochester Institute of Technology
4,154 degrees awarded
University of Rochester
4,035 degrees awarded
SUNY College at Brockport
2,437 degrees awarded

$7,070

Median In-State Public

$34,595

Median Private

In 2020, the Rochester, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rochester Institute of Technology with 4,154 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

8,478

Degrees Awarded to Men

10,965

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 8,478 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rochester, NY, which is 0.773 times less than the 10,965 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Rochester, NY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
12,221 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,485 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,192 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Rochester, NY was White students. These 12,221 degrees mean that there were 8.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,485 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rochester, NY was $148,000 in 2020, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $144,400 to $148,000, a 2.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Rochester, NY is 67%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Rochester, NY have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rochester, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$148,000

2020 Median

± $975

$144,400

2019 Median

± $867

In 2020, the median property value in Rochester, NY grew to to $148,000 from the previous year's value of $144,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rochester, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochester, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,747

Median Household Income

± $658

438k

Number of Households

± 4,668

In 2020, the median household income of the 438k households in Rochester, NY grew to $61,747 from the previous year's value of $60,102.

The following chart displays the households in Rochester, NY 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rochester, NY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochester, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67%

2020 Homeownership

67.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 67% of the housing units in Rochester, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rochester, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rochester, NY have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Rochester, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Worked At Home (6.74%)

In 2020, 79.2% of workers in Rochester, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who worked at home (6.74%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

96.3% of the population of Rochester, NY has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.791% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.74%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.791%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rochester, NY declined by 0.552% from 3.76% to 3.74%.

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