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Genesee - Jefferson

New York · Rochester · 5,794 residents · 0.654 sq mi
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Genesee - Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,664. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(962)
Black68.5%(3,967)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(435)
Asian1.4%(82)
Other6%(348)
Diversity Score61.8%(3,579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(962)
Black68.5%(3,967)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(435)
Asian1.4%(82)
Other6%(348)
Diversity Score61.8%(3,579)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
Female
56.1%
Foreign born
6.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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GENESEE - JEFFERSON VS
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Income$39,062+6%
Home value$176,653+106%
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GENESEE - JEFFERSON VS
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Income$36,578−1%
Home value$177,968+108%
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GENESEE - JEFFERSON VS
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Income$34,787−6%
Home value$127,529+49%
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Income$40,511+10%
Home value$350,753+309%
Population6,297+9%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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