CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 153
New York · Bronx County · 3,603 residents · 0.091 sq mi
Notable rankings
#233lowest low income in NY$33,028#235lowest low education in NY11.2%#1273highest density in the US39,593/sq mi#1565highest commute in the US44.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 153 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,028. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 708 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,603
−16%since 2020
from 4,311 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,593 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 47,374 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+22%since 2020
from 30.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,028
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,350
+17%since 2020
from $20,791 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−14%since 2020
from 0.557 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.2%
Professional, scientific, technical20.2%
Information16.3%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,240
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,102 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
91.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(15)
Black41.9%(1,808)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(2,444)
Asian1%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,708)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(14)
Black30.4%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(2,434)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score56.3%(2,030)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.2 min
+15%since 2020
from 38.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
54.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
74.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
22.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
53.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% 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 3,603 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 $33,028 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 $1,240 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.2% 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 24.9% 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