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Bronx County

New York · 1,385,108 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 $34,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,200. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,385,108
+4%since 2000
from 1,332,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32,841 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 31,597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+5%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1.5M1990201020202024Bronx County
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,264
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,575
+26%since 2000
from $13,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.3
+69%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(193,651)
Black31.2%(416,338)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(644,705)
Asian2.9%(38,558)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(1,040,354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(151,209)
Black30.1%(416,695)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(741,413)
Asian3.4%(47,335)
Other1.9%(26,599)
Diversity Score76.1%(1,053,502)
Diversity Score
76
−3%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
24.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
57.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
58.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Bronx County to nearby counties

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronx County, New York?

Bronx County, New York has about 1,385,108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bronx County, New York earns about $34,264 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 $386,200, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Bronx County, New York?

About 17.6% 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 28.4% 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 181,319 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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