CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56
New York · Bronx County · 2,501 residents · 0.053 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 56 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,684. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,501
+18%since 2020
from 2,113 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47,189 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 39,868 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−20%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,684
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,674
+16%since 2020
from $22,039 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
−2%since 2020
from 0.538 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
Information10.4%
Retail trade9.5%
Other services7.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,359
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
84.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−52.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(61)
Black16.5%(349)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(1,506)
Asian1.9%(40)
Other7.4%(157)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(25)
Black13.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino73%(1,826)
Asian3.1%(77)
Other9.3%(233)
Diversity Score54.8%(1,372)
Diversity Score
55
−4%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.3 min
−24%since 2020
from 51.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
40.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% 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 2,501 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 $41,684 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 $1,359 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.8% 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 43.7% 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