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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bronx County

New York · 1,332,650 residents · 42.176 sq mi
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Bronx County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,611. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $183,800. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,332,650
+11%since 1990
from 1,203,789 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31,597 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 28,542 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1.5M1990201020202024Bronx County
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,611
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,959
+33%since 1990
from $10,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$620
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
19.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
80.4% rent
6.7
−16%since 1990
from 7.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(431,318)
Black37.5%(451,641)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(508,866)
Asian2.8%(33,696)
Diversity Score93.8%(1,128,940)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(193,651)
Black31.2%(416,338)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(644,705)
Asian2.9%(38,558)
Diversity Score78.1%(1,040,354)
78
−17%since 1990
from 94 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 34.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronx County, New York?

Bronx County, New York has about 1,332,650 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bronx County, New York?

The typical household in Bronx County, New York earns about $27,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronx County, New York expensive?

In Bronx County, New York, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Bronx County, New York?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bronx County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronx County, New York?

About 30.7% of people in Bronx County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronx County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronx County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128,861 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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