CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 281
New York · Bronx County · 3,565 residents · 0.05 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 281 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,982. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $37,400. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,565
−6%since 2020
from 3,799 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
71,300 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 75,980 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.6
+14%since 2020
from 53.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,982
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,386 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,414
+8%since 2020
from $36,624 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−4%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
Information5.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Public administration3.5%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$37,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,221 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
−20%since 2020
from 0.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(1,201)
Black21.7%(823)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(1,640)
Asian1.6%(59)
Other2%(76)
Diversity Score83.3%(3,163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(1,095)
Black16.7%(597)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(1,680)
Asian3.9%(140)
Other1.5%(53)
Diversity Score81.7%(2,913)
Diversity Score
82
−2%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
49.3 min
+3%since 2020
from 48.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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
60.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
62.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
28.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% 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 3,565 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 $65,982 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 $37,400, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.2% 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 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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