Local Demographics & Ethnic Groups

 

 

RISE: Rochester In Support of Everyone

This project combined research and personal interviews to develop an informational overview of Rochester's largest ethnic groups. Read more

 

Learn more about local ethnic groups

We've researched the Internet to gather the best, the most informative, and the most relevant links for those who want to learn more about the culture and history of the 8 largest minority groups in the Rochester area. Read personal stories of Bosnian refugees, join a Hmong chat group, download Somali music, or look up Minnesota's African American newspaper. And don't forget to check out the sidebars for recommended books and films, all available at the Rochester Public Library.

African American

Bosnian

Cambodian

Hispanic

Hmong

Somali

Sudanese

Vietnamese

 

Minority Community Directory

Looking for further resources or local information? We also have a directory of minority organizations in the Rochester area to help you get in touch.

 

Olmsted County Demographics

Here we provide you with a brief statistical overview of the local population with links to more detailed census information. Read more