CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243
New York · Bronx County · 4,134 residents · 0.058 sq mi
Notable rankings
#341highest density in NY#361 US71,276/sq mi#182lowest low income in NY$30,446#256lowest low education in NY11.6%#1618highest commute in the US44.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 243 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,446. Population has fallen 24% since 2020, a loss of 1,333 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,134
−24%since 2020
from 5,467 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
71,276 / sq mi
−24%since 2020
from 94,259 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+25%since 2020
from 32.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,446
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,245 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,347
+44%since 2020
from $14,115 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+16%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9%
Public administration5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Information1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,408
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,122 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(64)
Black15.3%(836)
Hispanic / Latino81.9%(4,480)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score38.1%(2,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(37)
Black29%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(2,757)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(140)
Diversity Score58.7%(2,427)
Diversity Score
59
+54%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.1 min
+10%since 2020
from 40.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
70.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
82.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
62.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
38.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.9%
−13.4 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 4,134 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 $30,446 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 $1,408 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.6% 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 28.8% 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