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Demographic Analysis of Duran Eastman Park: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Rochester, New York
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Duran Eastman Park, a neighborhood in Rochester, New York, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,996 and a median income of $70,482. The neighborhood is located along Lake Ontario.
Over the past decade, Duran Eastman Park has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population constituted 90% of the neighborhood in 2013, and this percentage has remained relatively stable, with 92% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase from 4% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, with a peak of 10% in 2020. The Asian population has grown from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, with a peak of 3% in 2021. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Duran Eastman Park has shown fluctuation over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, the median income remained relatively stable around $69,000. There was a significant drop to $63,528 in 2017, followed by a recovery and growth period. The median income peaked at $84,502 in 2021 before declining to $70,482 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a general decline from 4,847 in 2013 to 3,996 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This decrease in population has not significantly altered the racial makeup or economic status of the neighborhood.
When compared to national trends, Duran Eastman Park's demographic stability is notable. Many urban areas across the United States have experienced more rapid diversification over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent Low Diversity and White Majority status, coupled with its relatively high median income, suggest it may be a more established, affluent suburb that has been less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban or economically diverse areas.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income between 2017 and 2022, might reflect broader economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the neighborhood's ability to maintain a high median income suggests a level of economic resilience.
In conclusion, while Duran Eastman Park has experienced some minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade, it has largely maintained its character as a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood. The subtle increases in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and Asian populations, may indicate the beginning of a very gradual transition, but the pace of change remains slow compared to national trends.
