CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 189
New York · Bronx County · 8,244 residents · 0.137 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 189 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,244
+2%since 2020
from 8,112 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
60,175 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 59,212 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
+16%since 2020
from 27.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,056
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,995
+76%since 2020
from $15,299 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+1%since 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Information6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Retail trade2.4%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$182,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,511
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,186 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
90.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(470)
Black32.2%(2,610)
Hispanic / Latino59.1%(4,797)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other2.4%(193)
Diversity Score67.9%(5,504)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(617)
Black24.5%(2,022)
Hispanic / Latino64.9%(5,354)
Asian0%(1)
Other3%(250)
Diversity Score63.9%(5,271)
Diversity Score
64
−6%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 43.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
76.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
53.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
25.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% 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 8,244 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 $54,056 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 $182,900, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 25.9% 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