East Rochester, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, East Rochester, Ohio had a total population of 188, the 1125th largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,192, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
East Rochester Quick Facts
How East Rochester Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 250 | 188 | -24.8% |
| Median household income | $46,500 | $60,192 | +29.4% |
How East Rochester Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
East Rochester Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Columbiana County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool | 9,783 | $34,009 | 32.9% | $81,300 |
| Columbiana | 6,903 | $54,688 | 8.3% | $191,700 |
| Calcutta | 4,754 | $58,793 | 9.0% | $158,000 |
| East Palestine | 4,696 | $49,777 | 15.6% | $113,700 |
| Wellsville | 3,063 | $31,720 | 32.9% | $78,600 |
| Lisbon | 2,832 | $46,667 | 25.9% | $110,000 |
| Leetonia | 1,862 | $62,143 | 11.8% | $109,800 |
| Glenmoor | 1,590 | $73,750 | 20.4% | $155,100 |
| Guilford Lake | 1,307 | $92,768 | 5.7% | $215,500 |
| Salineville | 992 | $47,917 | 21.5% | $89,700 |
Cities Similar to East Rochester
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 188 | $59,861 | $136,400 | 16.0% | 5.3% |
| New Marshfield | 187 | N/A | N/A | 41.2% | 40.6% |
| Alvordton | 190 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 29.5% |
| Rockbridge | 186 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 62.9% |
| South Salem | 185 | $60,625 | $137,500 | 21.6% | 38.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 188, East Rochester's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
East Rochester is a small community located in Ohio, within Columbiana County. The total population is 188. It ranks as the 1125th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in East Rochester is 14.5 years. This is 63% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 59.0% of the population under 18, East Rochester has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in East Rochester is $60,192. This is 16% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in East Rochester. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Rochester, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
East Rochester has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.9% of all residents.
Education
21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for East Rochester, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of East Rochester, Ohio?
East Rochester, Ohio has a population of 188 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in East Rochester, OH?
The median household income in East Rochester is $60,192, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in East Rochester, OH?
The ACS sample for East Rochester recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of East Rochester, Ohio?
East Rochester's population is 97.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in East Rochester, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for East Rochester — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is East Rochester, Ohio?
21.7% of adults (25+) in East Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.