Polar Rock, a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a 93% Black population. By 2022, while maintaining a "Black Majority" status with 69% of the population, Polar Rock has evolved into a "Transitional Community." The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. The most notable change occurred between 2019 and 2020, with the Black population decreasing from 88% to 63% and the Hispanic population growing from 6% to 10%.

The demographic shifts in Polar Rock correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $14,807. As the community diversified, particularly from 2017 onwards, there was an increase in median income. By 2022, the median income had risen to $40,853, nearly tripling over a decade. This economic improvement coincided with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.

The demographic changes in Polar Rock reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically segregated neighborhoods are experiencing increased diversity. The significant growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many U.S. cities. The economic improvement in Polar Rock is notable, with the median income rising from below the poverty line to a more moderate level.