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Rochester City School District
Rochester City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 208,772. The median household income is $47,213 and the median age is 33.7.
208,772
Population
5838
People / sq mi
$47,213
Median Income
33.7
Median Age
Rochester City School District covers 36 sq mi of land at 5838.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 28.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,213
Median Household Income
$31,314
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$139,600
Median Home Value
$1,081
Median Rent
38.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.7%
High School+
30.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rochester City School District serves a community with a population of 208,772 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Rochester City School District is $47,213, with a per capita income of $31,314. The poverty rate is 23.3%.
Rochester City School District is 39.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 28.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rochester City School District, 84.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rochester City School District is $139,600, with a median rent of $1,081. The homeownership rate is 38.1%.
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Data for Rochester City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3624750).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.