CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 96
New York · Bronx County · 1,978 residents · 0.272 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bronx County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 96 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,212. Population has fallen 29% since 2020, a loss of 816 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $592,300. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $592,300, the poverty rate sits 66% 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
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
1,978
−29%since 2020
from 2,794 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,272 / sq mi
−29%since 2020
from 10,272 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,212
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,016 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,796
+38%since 2020
from $18,671 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+11%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Finance & insurance15.7%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
Other services7.9%
Retail trade4.1%
Public administration1.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$592,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $461,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,797
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
78.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
+41%since 2020
from 8.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(234)
Black17.4%(487)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(1,374)
Asian18.9%(527)
Other6.2%(172)
Diversity Score85.2%(2,380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(139)
Black13.9%(274)
Hispanic / Latino58.3%(1,153)
Asian18.4%(363)
Other2.5%(49)
Diversity Score75.2%(1,488)
Diversity Score
75
−12%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.4 min
−10%since 2020
from 42.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
43.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% 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 1,978 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 $47,212 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 $592,300, and the typical rent is about $1,797 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.3% 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 20.7% 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