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Demographic Transitions in Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood: A Study of Race and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Susan B. Anthony neighborhood in Rochester, New York, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a Black Majority community, with 66% of the population identifying as Black in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade. The median income in 2022 was $22,705, indicating economic challenges in the area.
From 2013 to 2022, the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood transitioned from a community with low diversity to one with moderate diversity, before reverting to a stronger Black Majority. In 2013, 76% of the population identified as Black. By 2021, this percentage decreased to 54%, with increases in Hispanic and White populations. In 2022, the Black population increased to 66%. The Hispanic population grew from 6% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, while the White population increased from 16% to 18% in the same period.
The demographic changes in the neighborhood correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $21,488 to $22,705. This growth was not linear, with a significant dip between 2014 and 2016, reaching a low of $17,777 in 2016. As the community became more diverse from 2016 onwards, there was a gradual increase in median income.
The demographic shifts observed in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. Many historically Black neighborhoods in American cities have experienced similar patterns of diversification.
The economic trajectory of this neighborhood appears to be lagging behind national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood's growth was more modest at about 5.6% over the same period.
The neighborhood's population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. This stability, combined with gradual diversification and modest economic growth, suggests a community in transition that is maintaining its core identity while adapting to broader societal changes.
The Susan B. Anthony neighborhood exemplifies a Transitional Community, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity and back to a Black Majority, but with increased representation from other racial groups. These demographic shifts, coupled with modest economic improvements, indicate a neighborhood gradually evolving while facing ongoing socio-economic challenges.
