CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 359
New York · Bronx County · 3,873 residents · 0.052 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 359 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,472. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,873
+84%since 2020
from 2,107 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
74,481 / sq mi
+84%since 2020
from 40,519 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
−9%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,472
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,619 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,142
+49%since 2020
from $14,853 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+16%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
Finance & insurance8%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Information6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,215
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,085 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(20)
Black19.2%(404)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(1,655)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.2%(911)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(89)
Black33.7%(1,306)
Hispanic / Latino60.1%(2,328)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(150)
Diversity Score65.4%(2,532)
Diversity Score
65
+51%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.5 min
+22%since 2020
from 39.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
59.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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
76.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
29.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% 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 3,873 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 $34,472 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 $1,215 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 42.5% 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