CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 253
New York · Bronx County · 5,503 residents · 0.048 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest commute in NY#113 US55.8 min#390lowest low education in NY13.6%#416lowest young in NY31.1 yrs#423highest high poverty in NY33.4%TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 253 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,976. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,503
−11%since 2020
from 6,155 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114,646 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 128,229 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
+7%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,976
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,594 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,868
+31%since 2020
from $15,143 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+15%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Other services9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Wholesale trade5%
Retail trade2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,416
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,309 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
98.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(21)
Black8.5%(526)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(5,096)
Asian1.9%(120)
Other6.4%(392)
Diversity Score37.8%(2,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(30)
Black13.9%(763)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(4,388)
Asian4%(220)
Other1.9%(102)
Diversity Score42.9%(2,359)
Diversity Score
43
+13%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
55.8 min
+29%since 2020
from 43.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
65.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
53.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
45.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
67.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% 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 5,503 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 $42,976 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 $1,416 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.6% 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 33.4% 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