CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53
New York · Bronx County · 4,065 residents · 0.028 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 53 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,608. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 1,077 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 63.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Bronx County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,065
−21%since 2020
from 5,142 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
145,179 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 183,643 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
+44%since 2020
from 21.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,608
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,015 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,179
+26%since 2020
from $8,853 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
63.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+2%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.5%
Finance & insurance17.4%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Retail trade0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,410
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,218 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
98.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(20)
Black50.1%(2,578)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(2,395)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(149)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(93)
Black55.2%(2,243)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(1,533)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(196)
Diversity Score68.8%(2,797)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
50.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 56.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
63.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% 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
81.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
53.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
23.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% 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 4,065 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 $20,608 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 $1,410 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.4% 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 63.9% 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