CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 288
New York · Bronx County · 2,589 residents · 0.13 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 288 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,969. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 662 residents. Median home value is $760,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 101% more than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
2,589
−20%since 2020
from 3,251 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,915 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 25,008 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+21%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,969
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,494
+10%since 2020
from $38,576 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−26%since 2020
from 0.530 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
Public administration8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Retail trade5.2%
Information3.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$760,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $596,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,784
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,616 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
−1%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(2,112)
Black4.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(507)
Asian15.3%(497)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.1%(2,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,527)
Black7.1%(185)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(419)
Asian17%(440)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score74%(1,916)
Diversity Score
74
+12%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 40.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
56.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
26.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 2,589 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 $97,969 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 $760,500, and the typical rent is about $1,784 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.8% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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