CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 231
New York · Bronx County · 1,420 residents · 0.045 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Population has declined 9% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,420
−9%since 2020
from 1,569 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,556 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 34,867 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−2%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$16,156
+25%since 2020
from $12,893 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+14%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.2%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,482
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,253 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
93.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(62)
Black47.4%(744)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(763)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,053)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(77)
Black59.6%(847)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(438)
Asian4%(57)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score68.1%(967)
Diversity Score
68
+1%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 39.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
60.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
46.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
40.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% 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 1,420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.0% 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 29.1% 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