CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215.02
New York · Bronx County · 6,235 residents · 0.06 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 215.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,235
−3%since 2020
from 6,397 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
103,917 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 106,617 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2020
from 34.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,415
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,607
+2%since 2020
from $14,290 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
+20%since 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Public administration7.5%
Information7.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Retail trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,305
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $964 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
96.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−59.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(12)
Black21%(1,344)
Hispanic / Latino77%(4,928)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(113)
Diversity Score45.3%(2,895)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(10)
Black19.7%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(4,579)
Asian0%(2)
Other6.7%(415)
Diversity Score52.2%(3,253)
Diversity Score
52
+15%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.2 min
−19%since 2020
from 48.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
8.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
66.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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
73.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
28.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
49.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
42.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% 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 6,235 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 $20,415 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 $1,305 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.6% 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 46.7% 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