CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 251
New York · Bronx County · 6,983 residents · 0.081 sq mi
Notable rankings
#194highest density in NY#198 US86,210/sq mi#201highest population in NY6,983#225highest high poverty in NY40.5%#306lowest low income in NY$36,845TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 251 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 40.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,983
+9%since 2020
from 6,430 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
86,210 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 79,383 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−4%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,845
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,799 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,669
+11%since 2020
from $19,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+26%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.7%
Education & health services2.3%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,356
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,255 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
84.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(160)
Black19.7%(1,269)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(4,198)
Asian11.6%(743)
Other0.9%(60)
Diversity Score65.1%(4,185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(227)
Black25.1%(1,755)
Hispanic / Latino67.7%(4,728)
Asian1.7%(118)
Other2.2%(155)
Diversity Score59.6%(4,160)
Diversity Score
60
−8%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.4 min
−22%since 2020
from 48.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% 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
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
41.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% 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 6,983 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 $36,845 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 $1,356 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.8% 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 40.5% 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