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Demographic and Racial Trends in Edgerton Neighborhood, Rochester, NY: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Edgerton, a neighborhood in Rochester, New York, maintains a Majority-Minority demographic profile with a Black Plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 9,801 and a median income of $21,500. Edgerton's industrial history has influenced its diverse working-class character.
Over the past decade, Edgerton has consistently remained a Majority-Minority community. The Black population has decreased from 46% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The neighborhood is trending towards High Diversity. The Hispanic population has grown from 21% to 22%, the Asian population from 6% to 9%, and those identifying as two or more races from 2% to 8%. The White population has increased from 19% in 2013 to 23% in 2022.
The median income in Edgerton has risen from $16,042 in 2013 to $21,500 in 2022, an increase of about 34%. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts. The population has increased from 9,140 in 2013 to 9,801 in 2022.
Edgerton's trends align with broader national patterns. Many urban areas across the U.S. have been experiencing increasing diversity and gentrification. The rise in median income places Edgerton below the national median household income. The increase in the multiracial population mirrors a national trend of growing multiracial identification.
Edgerton is undergoing a transition towards greater diversity and economic improvement, while maintaining its character as a Majority-Minority community. These changes present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and equitable development in the coming years.
