| About Rochester
- Rochester is a town located in Ulster County, New
York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town
had a total population of 7,018. It is not to be confused
with the city of Rochester, New York, which is nearly
200 miles away near Lake Ontario. The Town of Rochester
is located near the center of Ulster County (Mid-Hudson
region).
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Living in Rochester
People of Rochester - As of the census2
of 2000, there are 7,018 people, 2,688 households, and
1,830 families residing in the town. The population
density is 30.6/km² (79.4/mi²). There are
3,750 housing units at an average density of 16.4/km²
(42.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.42%
White, 2.51% African American, 0.54% Native American,
0.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other
races, and 2.15% from two or more races. 4.83% of the
population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,688 households out of which 34.3% have
children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0%
are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families.
24.7% of all households are made up of individuals and
8.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age
or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the
average family size is 3.10.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.4%
under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from
25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For
every 100 females there are 102.1 males. For every 100
females age 18 and over, there are 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $43,071,
and the median income for a family is $47,257. Males
have a median income of $36,250 versus $24,773 for females.
The per capita income for the town is $21,065. 10.9%
of the population and 8.2% of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.2% of
those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Rochester
Accord
Cherrytown
Kerhonkson
Liebhart
Mettacahonts
Pine Bush
Tabasco
Whitfield
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