Rochester Population 2026
Rochester has a population of 209,802, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
209,802
Rank in United States
#112
Coordinates
43.15°N, 77.62°W
~154 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
476 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near Rochester
- Brighton36,609 people · ~5 km away
- Gates-North Gates15,138 people · ~7 km away
- Irondequoit51,692 people · ~7 km away
- Henrietta42,581 people · ~11 km away
- Batavia15,010 people · ~50 km away
- Lockport20,624 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rochester?
Rochester has a population of 209,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in United States.
What state is Rochester in?
Rochester is located in New York, United States.
Is Rochester the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 476 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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