Rochester Population 2026
Rochester has a population of 30,038, making it the #1549 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Hampshire. It is about 293× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,038
Rank in United States
#1549
Coordinates
43.30°N, 70.98°W
~70 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
706 km
438 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Hampshire
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 110,229 | #280 |
| Nashua | 87,970 | #392 |
| Concord | 43,976 | #997 |
| East Concord | 42,605 | #1037 |
| Derry Village | 34,539 | #1324 |
| Dover | 30,880 | #1493 |
| Salem | 29,549 | #1576 |
| Merrimack | 26,726 | #1758 |
Cities near Rochester
- Dover30,880 people · ~14 km away
- Sanford20,893 people · ~22 km away
- Portsmouth21,530 people · ~31 km away
- East Concord42,605 people · ~46 km away
- Concord43,976 people · ~47 km away
- Laconia16,227 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rochester?
Rochester has a population of 30,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1549 biggest city in United States.
What state is Rochester in?
Rochester is located in New Hampshire, United States.
Is Rochester the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 706 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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