CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79
New York · Bronx County · 6,829 residents · 0.076 sq mi
Notable rankings
#171highest density in NY#173 US89,855/sq mi#241highest population in NY6,829#472lowest low income in NY$43,081#493highest high poverty in NY31.3%TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 79 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,829
+1%since 2020
from 6,795 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
89,855 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 89,408 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+20%since 2020
from 27.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,081
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,579
+21%since 2020
from $14,526 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
−2%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Retail trade6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Other services2%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,332
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,001 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
98.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(30)
Black29.6%(2,011)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(4,586)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(168)
Diversity Score57%(3,876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(56)
Black19.5%(1,330)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(5,302)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(141)
Diversity Score44.8%(3,063)
Diversity Score
45
−21%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.0 min
−8%since 2020
from 44.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
52.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
28.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% 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 6,829 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 $43,081 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 $1,332 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 31.3% 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