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South Wedge

New York · Rochester · 4,235 residents · 0.5 sq mi
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The short version

South Wedge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $185,132. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Wedge; 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 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,235
Population density
8,470 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,527
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,939
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
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
$185,132
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,078
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.9%
86.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(2,980)
Black16.1%(683)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(354)
Asian2.3%(96)
Other2.9%(122)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(2,980)
Black16.1%(683)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(354)
Asian2.3%(96)
Other2.9%(122)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,491)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Wedge, Rochester, New York?

South Wedge, Rochester, New York has about 4,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Wedge, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in South Wedge, Rochester, New York earns about $50,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wedge, Rochester, New York expensive?

In South Wedge, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $185,132, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in South Wedge, Rochester, New York?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Wedge, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wedge, Rochester, New York?

About 25.8% of people in South Wedge, 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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