CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209
New York · Bronx County · 4,809 residents · 0.051 sq mi
Notable rankings
#142highest density in NY#143 US94,294/sq mi#287lowest low broadband in NY78.4%#346lowest low income in NY$38,333TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 209 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,809
+8%since 2020
from 4,466 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
94,294 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 87,569 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−4%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,333
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,741 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,519
+17%since 2020
from $18,444 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+5%since 2020
from 0.440 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Wholesale trade6%
Other services3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,410
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
96.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(108)
Black38.3%(1,712)
Hispanic / Latino57.7%(2,576)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other1.3%(58)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(125)
Black30.5%(1,468)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(3,097)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.3%(109)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,951)
Diversity Score
61
−6%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 49.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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
81.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% 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 4,809 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 $38,333 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 $1,410 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.0% 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 26.7% 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