CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54
New York · Bronx County · 5,482 residents · 0.076 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 54 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $647,400. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $647,400, the poverty rate sits 99% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
5,482
+2%since 2020
from 5,354 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
72,132 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 70,447 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−4%since 2020
from 32.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,884
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,005 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,778
+31%since 2020
from $16,676 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−12%since 2020
from 0.498 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.7%
Information15.3%
Other services8.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Public administration3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$647,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,350 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
89.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
−5%since 2020
from 12.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(96)
Black21.4%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino69.5%(3,721)
Asian2.1%(111)
Other5.2%(278)
Diversity Score58.4%(3,129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(15)
Black24%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino69.4%(3,807)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(345)
Diversity Score57%(3,126)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
53.8 min
+9%since 2020
from 49.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
78.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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
71.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
43.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% 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 5,482 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 $54,884 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 $647,400, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.8% 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 24.8% 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