Rochester, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rochester
Hamlet
Rochester Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Northern Alberta
Census division	13
Municipal district	Athabasca County
Area  (2021)
• Land	3.17 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	72
• Density	22.7/km2 (59/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)

Rochester is a small community known as a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of Athabasca County, which is a local government area. You can find Rochester about 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of Highway 2. It is also about 93 kilometers (58 miles) north of Edmonton, a major city in Alberta.

Understanding Rochester's Population

A hamlet is a very small settlement, often smaller than a village. Rochester is a good example of this, with a small number of people living there.

How Many People Live Here?

Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.

• In the 2021 Census, 72 people lived in Rochester.
• These people lived in 42 of the 59 available homes.
• This number was a little lower than in 2016.

Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Rochester has changed over the years.

• In 2016, the census counted 79 people living in Rochester.
• They lived in 38 of the 45 homes available at that time.
• This was also a decrease from 2011, when 101 people lived there.

What is Population Density?

Population density tells us how many people live in a certain area.

• Rochester covers an area of about 3.17 square kilometers (1.22 square miles).
• In 2021, its population density was about 22.7 people per square kilometer. This means it's not very crowded!