Harlem Demographics

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About These Groups

The information in this section was derived from analysis of data (such as age, occupation, and income) from the 2000 U.S. Census. Using segmentation methods, our analysts created groupings based on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of each city and neighborhood.

1. Melting Pot

   —Low-income, foreign-language-speaking urbanites.

   Lower-income population mainly employed in service jobs. Most have a high school education or lower.

2. Unmarried With Children

   —Urban single parents.

   These single parents are making ends meet with moderate income. Some went on to college, while others finished high school or lower. Most work in service, management, or professional occupations.

3. Aspiring Urbanites

   —Urban singles with moderate income.

   Low- to middle-income singles over a wide age range. Some have a college education. They work in a variety of occupations, including some management-level positions.