Rochester, MI Demographics

A map of Rochester's Population by Race

Rochester, Michigan has an estimated population of 12,934, a less than 1% change from the 13,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 8.0% Asian, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rochester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rochester has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rochester, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rochester is ranked the 80th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rochester was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rochester's White Population

10,383 residents of Rochester, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rochester is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Rochester ranks 610th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Rochester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.3%.

Rochester is more White than neighboring Rochester Hills (71.3% White), Troy (61% White), Auburn Hills (52.1% White), and Sterling Heights (76.2% White). Rochester is less White than neighboring Utica (82.6% White).

Rochester's Black Population

501 residents of Rochester, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rochester is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Rochester ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Black residents' share of Rochester's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Rochester is more Black than neighboring Rochester Hills (3.5% Black), Troy (3.7% Black), and Utica (3.4% Black). Rochester is less Black than neighboring Auburn Hills (15.3% Black), and Sterling Heights (7.4% Black).

Rochester's Asian Population

1,031 residents of Rochester, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rochester is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Rochester ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of Rochester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Rochester is more Asian than neighboring Utica (4.5% Asian). Rochester is less Asian than neighboring Rochester Hills (14.5% Asian), Troy (27.8% Asian), Auburn Hills (13.5% Asian), and Sterling Heights (9.2% Asian).

Rochester's Hispanic Population

229 residents of Rochester, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rochester is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Rochester ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Rochester's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.8%.

Rochester is less Hispanic than neighboring Rochester Hills (5.1% Hispanic), Troy (2.6% Hispanic), Utica (5.3% Hispanic), Auburn Hills (12.4% Hispanic), and Sterling Heights (3% Hispanic).

Rochester's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Rochester, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rochester is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rochester ranks 625th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rochester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rochester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rochester Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Troy (0.8% Native American/Other), Utica (1.1% Native American/Other), Auburn Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sterling Heights (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rochester's Multiracial Population

755 residents of Rochester, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rochester is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rochester ranks 444th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rochester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rochester's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

Rochester is more Multiracial than neighboring Rochester Hills (5.1% Multiracial), Troy (4% Multiracial), Utica (3.1% Multiracial), and Sterling Heights (3.5% Multiracial). Rochester is less Multiracial than neighboring Auburn Hills (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.