CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 143
New York · Bronx County · 1,647 residents · 0.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low income in NY#59 US$12,367#86highest high poverty in NY#979 US49.5%#121lowest low education in NY8.6%#162lowest low rent in NY$705TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 143 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 49.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,647
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,647 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,940 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 32,940 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+14%since 2020
from 33.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$12,367
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,122
+29%since 2020
from $11,740 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+21%since 2020
from 0.469 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.8%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
Other services12.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
Public administration8.4%
Information3.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$705
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $735 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(13)
Black40%(659)
Hispanic / Latino50%(824)
Asian6.9%(113)
Other2.3%(38)
Diversity Score73%(1,203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(34)
Black31.3%(516)
Hispanic / Latino55.7%(917)
Asian7%(116)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score73.1%(1,204)
Diversity Score
73
Unchangedsince 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
−27%since 2020
from 43.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
85.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
38.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% 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 1,647 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 $12,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $705 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.6% 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 49.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Bronx CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024