CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 254
New York · Bronx County · 2,582 residents · 0.066 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1303highest density in the US39,121/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 254 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,108. Population has grown 35% since 2020. Median home value is $655,900. Households here earn about 85% more than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
2,582
+35%since 2020
from 1,912 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,121 / sq mi
+35%since 2020
from 28,970 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−13%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,108
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,728
+5%since 2020
from $33,928 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−7%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Other services8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Public administration2.1%
Retail trade1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$655,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $515,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,801
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,435 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
−28%since 2020
from 10.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(1,065)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(634)
Asian7.5%(144)
Other2.2%(42)
Diversity Score71.7%(1,371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(1,334)
Black4.3%(111)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(880)
Asian6.9%(178)
Other3.1%(79)
Diversity Score76.2%(1,967)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% 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
33.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Foreign born
27.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% 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 2,582 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 $90,108 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 $655,900, and the typical rent is about $1,801 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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