NEIGHBORHOOD
Morrisania
New York · New York · 37,248 residents · 0.50 sq mi
The short version
Morrisania is home to 37,248 people in New York. Owners hold 9% of the housing stock. 39.4% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 58% less than in New York as a whole. Median home value sits at $650,984. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Morrisania; 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 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
37,248
Population density
75,248 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.50 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,956
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,872
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Other services3.6%
Public administration1%
Retail trade1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$650,984
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,221
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
19.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(741)
Black36.4%(13,575)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(21,276)
Asian1%(382)
Other3.4%(1,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(741)
Black36.4%(13,575)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(21,276)
Asian1%(382)
Other3.4%(1,274)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
70.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
27.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Morrisania, New York, New York?
Morrisania, New York, New York has about 37,248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Morrisania, New York, New York?
The typical household in Morrisania, New York, New York earns about $33,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Morrisania, New York, New York expensive?
In Morrisania, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $650,984, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.
How educated are people in Morrisania, New York, New York?
About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morrisania, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Morrisania, New York, New York?
About 39.4% of people in Morrisania, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024