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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Plymouth - Exchange Neighborhood, Rochester, NY
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Plymouth - Exchange neighborhood in Rochester, New York, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022, with a median income of $29,664. This neighborhood is characterized by its significant African American population and its historical importance in Rochester's industrial heritage.
Over the past decade, Plymouth - Exchange has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. However, there have been changes in its racial composition. The Black population has decreased from 82% in 2013 to 71% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The white population has nearly doubled from 6% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased from $15,180 in 2013 to $29,664 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, increasing from 3,607 in 2013 to 3,746 in 2022. The economic growth appears to correlate with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood.
The trends in Plymouth - Exchange reflect broader national patterns. Many historically Black urban neighborhoods across the U.S. have experienced similar patterns of gradual diversification and rising incomes. Despite the increase in median income, the 2022 figure of $29,664 is still below the national median household income. The growth in Hispanic population and multiracial identification aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas.
Plymouth - Exchange remains a "Black Majority" neighborhood, but shows signs of being a "Transitional Community" with gradual diversification and economic growth. These changes present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, affordable housing, and equitable development. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader urban trends of gentrification and increasing diversity, while highlighting the persistent economic disparities faced by historically marginalized communities.
