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19th Ward

New York · Rochester · 20,574 residents · 2.245 sq mi
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The short version

19th Ward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $134,333. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up 19th Ward; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,574
Population density
9,164 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,131
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,397
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,333
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,362
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(4,644)
Black61.3%(12,618)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,895)
Asian2%(416)
Other4.9%(1,001)
Diversity Score70.2%(14,444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(4,644)
Black61.3%(12,618)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,895)
Asian2%(416)
Other4.9%(1,001)
Diversity Score70.2%(14,444)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York?

19th Ward, Rochester, New York has about 20,574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York earns about $57,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is 19th Ward, Rochester, New York expensive?

In 19th Ward, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $134,333, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York?

About 19.9% of people in 19th Ward, Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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