CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 179.02
New York · Bronx County · 3,030 residents · 0.03 sq mi
Notable rankings
#139lowest low education in NY9.2%#398highest rent burden in NY70.8%#467lowest low income in NY$42,870TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 179.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,870. Population has fallen 24% since 2020, a loss of 936 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
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
3,030
−24%since 2020
from 3,966 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
101,000 / sq mi
−24%since 2020
from 132,200 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+23%since 2020
from 29.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,870
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,236 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,729
+151%since 2020
from $15,431 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
+42%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,671
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,341 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
70.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(26)
Black28.3%(1,121)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(2,802)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score52.6%(2,087)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(31)
Black35.9%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(1,911)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,792)
Diversity Score
59
+12%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.5 min
+4%since 2020
from 39.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
67.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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
93.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Female
59.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Foreign born
37.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% 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 3,030 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 $42,870 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 $1,671 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.2% 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 15.9% 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