More about RochesterRochester, also known as both The Flower City, and The Flour City, is a city in Monroe County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, Rochester had a population of 219,773, making this the third largest city in New York State. Rochester is also the county seat for Monroe County. The City of Rochester is at the center of a larger Metropolitan Area which encompasses and extends past Monroe County and includes Genesee County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Orleans County, and Wayne County. This larger conurbation has a population of 1,037,831 people as of the 2000 Census. Principal suburbs of the city include Brighton, Irondequoit, Henrietta, East Rochester, Fairport, Penfield, Pittsford, Webster, Rush and Greece. A portion of Rochesters skyline, looking north along the Genesee River from the Ford Street Bridge Rochester Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 219,773 people, 88,999 households, and 47,169 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,368.3/km² (6,132.9/mi²). There are 99,789 housing units at an average density of 1,075.3/km² (2,784.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 48.30% White, 38.55% African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.58% from other races, and 3.81% from two or more races. 12.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 88,999 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.1% are married couples living together, 23.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.0% are non-families. 37.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.19. In the city the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $27,123, and the median income for a family is $31,257. Males have a median income of $30,521 versus $25,139 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,588. 25.9% of the population and 23.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 37.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. According to the City of Rochester, the city presently has 537 miles (864 km) of public streets, 585 miles (941 km) of water mains, 44 vehicular and 8 pedestrian bridges, 11 public libraries, 7 police stations, and 16 fire stations. The principal source of the citys water is Hemlock Lake, which, with its watershed, is wholly owned by the city. Other water sources are Canadice Lake and Lake Ontario. The 30 year annual average snowfall is 95.0 inches (2.4 m) The mean July temperature 71.3 °F (21.8 °C), and the mean February temperature is 23.6 °F (-4.7 °C). Tonight...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less. Sunday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light winds. Sunday Night...Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Light winds... Becoming southwest around 10 mph. Columbus Day...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph...Becoming west. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Tuesday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Friday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Saturday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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