CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 85
New York · Bronx County · 5,866 residents · 0.07 sq mi
Notable rankings
#209highest density in NY#216 US83,800/sq mi#421lowest low income in NY$41,535#1482highest commute in the US44.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 85 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $570,300. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $570,300, the poverty rate sits 116% 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 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,866
+8%since 2020
from 5,416 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
83,800 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 77,371 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−1%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,535
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,937 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,245
+2%since 2020
from $22,781 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−15%since 2020
from 0.551 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Retail trade4.3%
Other services4.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$570,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $295,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,093 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
82.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.7
+34%since 2020
from 10.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(62)
Black23.7%(1,286)
Hispanic / Latino71.6%(3,880)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other2.8%(154)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,907)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(21)
Black23.8%(1,396)
Hispanic / Latino69.5%(4,078)
Asian3.1%(180)
Other3.3%(191)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,359)
Diversity Score
57
+7%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.5 min
−8%since 2020
from 48.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
58.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
74.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
57.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
22.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% 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 5,866 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 $41,535 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 $570,300, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 26.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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