NEIGHBORHOOD
Bushwick (West)
New York · New York · 52,698 residents · 0.83 sq mi
The short version
Bushwick (West) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $999,735. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $999,735, the poverty rate sits 47% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Bushwick (West); the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
52,698
Population density
63,492 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,842
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,641
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9%
Information8.2%
Other services6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Public administration4%
Retail trade3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$999,735
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,365
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.3%
88.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(17,502)
Black8.4%(4,415)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(24,686)
Asian7.6%(3,981)
Other4%(2,114)
Diversity Score82%(43,207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(17,502)
Black8.4%(4,415)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(24,686)
Asian7.6%(3,981)
Other4%(2,114)
Diversity Score82%(43,207)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
66.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
29.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bushwick (West), New York, New York?
Bushwick (West), New York, New York has about 52,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bushwick (West), New York, New York?
The typical household in Bushwick (West), New York, New York earns about $93,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bushwick (West), New York, New York expensive?
In Bushwick (West), New York, New York, the median home is worth about $999,735, and the typical rent is about $2,365 a month.
How educated are people in Bushwick (West), New York, New York?
About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bushwick (West), New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bushwick (West), New York, New York?
About 18.3% of people in Bushwick (West), New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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