CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 247
New York · Bronx County · 1,756 residents · 0.058 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 247 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has declined 8% since 2020.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,756
−8%since 2020
from 1,906 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30,276 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 32,862 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,906
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,748
+17%since 2020
from $23,686 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+19%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.9%
Information5.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Public administration1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,608
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,320 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(31)
Black38.8%(739)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(962)
Asian8.7%(165)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(9)
Black47.3%(831)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(780)
Asian7.7%(136)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.6%(1,257)
Diversity Score
72
−2%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.4 min
−16%since 2020
from 51.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
44.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% 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 1,756 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 $48,906 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 $1,608 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.4% 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 16.0% 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