CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
New York · Bronx County · 4,703 residents · 0.092 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 161 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,703
+2%since 2020
from 4,633 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
51,120 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 50,359 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+26%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,210
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,172 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,588
+21%since 2020
from $16,224 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
+9%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.4%
Public administration11.2%
Retail trade6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Information6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,122
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(24)
Black38.1%(1,767)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(2,793)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(49)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,843)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(201)
Black39.9%(1,877)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(2,497)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(128)
Diversity Score69.5%(3,270)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
85.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Female
57.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Foreign born
22.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% 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 4,703 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 $23,210 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 $1,122 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.6% 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 37.5% 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