CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 244
New York · Bronx County · 2,252 residents · 0.068 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 244 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $693,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 69% more than the Bronx County median. Despite a median home value of $693,000, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,252
+12%since 2020
from 2,015 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,118 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 29,632 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
−20%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,083
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,816
+6%since 2020
from $31,827 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−11%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Retail trade7.7%
Wholesale trade7%
Other services5.3%
Public administration2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$693,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $503,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,872
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,483 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
−6%since 2020
from 9.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(712)
Black3.8%(76)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(1,080)
Asian3%(60)
Other4.3%(87)
Diversity Score73%(1,470)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(545)
Black3.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(1,341)
Asian9.1%(204)
Other3.7%(83)
Diversity Score72%(1,622)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
46.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 44.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
23.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% 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 2,252 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 $82,083 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 $693,000, and the typical rent is about $1,872 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.6% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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