CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 269
New York · Bronx County · 4,040 residents · 0.147 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 269 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $231,000. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,040
+11%since 2020
from 3,652 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,483 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 24,844 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−5%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,569
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,039 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,247
+14%since 2020
from $20,399 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Other services6%
Retail trade4%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $242,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,253
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
93.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
−14%since 2020
from 9.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(25)
Black11.5%(420)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(3,130)
Asian1.8%(65)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(77)
Black18.9%(763)
Hispanic / Latino77.5%(3,131)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.4%(55)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,834)
Diversity Score
45
+44%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.7 min
−10%since 2020
from 47.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
56.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
28.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% 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 4,040 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 $27,569 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 $231,000, and the typical rent is about $1,253 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.9% 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 37.7% 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