CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 169
New York · Bronx County · 1,944 residents · 0.036 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest high poverty in NY#774 US52.0%#396lowest young in NY30.8 yrs#447lowest low income in NY$42,168TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 169 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,168. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $716,200. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $716,200, the poverty rate sits 317% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
1,944
+17%since 2020
from 1,658 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,000 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 46,056 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−3%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,168
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,017 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,576
−10%since 2020
from $18,399 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+5%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
Other services17.9%
Public administration14.8%
Finance & insurance11.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Retail trade1.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$716,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $530,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,130 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
89.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.0
+44%since 2020
from 11.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(14)
Black44.1%(731)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(849)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(18)
Black58.3%(1,133)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(628)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(165)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,333)
Diversity Score
69
+1%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.3 min
−31%since 2020
from 61.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
64.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% 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 1,944 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 $42,168 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 $716,200, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% 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 52.0% 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