With 5,794 people, Genesee - Jefferson is a neighborhood in Rochester. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 36.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $85,664. There are 8,859 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Genesee - Jefferson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,794
Population density
8,859 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,888
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,096
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$85,664
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$869
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.97 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(962)
Black68.5%(3,967)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(435)
Asian1.4%(82)
Other6%(348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(962)
Black68.5%(3,967)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(435)
Asian1.4%(82)
Other6%(348)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York?
Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York has about 5,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York?
The typical household in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York earns about $36,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York expensive?
In Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $85,664, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.
How educated are people in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York?
About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York?
About 36.9% of people in Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.
