CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131
New York · Bronx County · 5,288 residents · 0.089 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 131 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $683,800. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,288
+1%since 2020
from 5,221 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
59,416 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 58,663 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,760
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,620 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,454
+22%since 2020
from $17,623 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.587
+12%since 2020
from 0.525 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
Retail trade10.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Other services2.6%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$683,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $496,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,273
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,134 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
90.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
34.6
+86%since 2020
from 18.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(155)
Black30.4%(1,585)
Hispanic / Latino66%(3,445)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score58.9%(3,077)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(123)
Black29.6%(1,566)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(3,526)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(73)
Diversity Score58.4%(3,087)
Diversity Score
58
−1%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
47.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 49.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
56.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
23.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
24.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $19,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $683,800, and the typical rent is about $1,273 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 39.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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