CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
New York · Bronx County · 4,714 residents · 0.06 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 149 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,714
+2%since 2020
from 4,611 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
78,567 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 76,850 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
+12%since 2020
from 27.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,982
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,620 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,733
+119%since 2020
from $13,105 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.675
+38%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
Construction5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Other services4.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,617
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,146 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
77.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(98)
Black30%(1,384)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(2,913)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(216)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(217)
Black43.3%(2,039)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(2,433)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score68%(3,208)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
−12%since 2020
from 39.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
35.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
36.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
24.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% 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 4,714 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 $35,982 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 $1,617 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.9% 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 44.0% 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