Bronx County, NY

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2022 Population

1.44M

1.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.575% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

26.9%

1.55% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$47,036

7.57% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$501,400

12.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

583,452

2.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Bronx County, NY had a population of 1.44M people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $47,036. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Bronx County, NY declined from 1.47M to 1.44M, a −1.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,726 to $47,036, a 7.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bronx County, NY are Other (Hispanic) (31.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.3%), White (Hispanic) (9.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.2%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (8.59%).

None of the households in Bronx County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84% of the residents in Bronx County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bronx County, NY are Fordham University (5,668 degrees awarded in 2022), CUNY Lehman College (3,689 degrees), and Monroe College (2,327 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Bronx County, NY was $501,400, and the homeownership rate was 20%.

Most people in Bronx County, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 44.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bronx County, NY was 0 cars per household.

Bronx County, NY borders Bergen County, NJ, Nassau County, NY, New York County, NY, Queens County, NY, and Westchester County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Bronx County, NY is home to a population of 1.44M people, from which 84% are citizens. As of 2022, 33.4% of Bronx County, NY residents were born outside of the country (483k people).

In 2022, there were 1.1 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (449k people) in Bronx County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 409k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 135k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84%

2022 Citizenship

83.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 84% of Bronx County, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Bronx County, NY was 83.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bronx County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bronx County, NY

Other (Hispanic)
449k ± 8.13k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
409k ± 1.94k
White (Hispanic)
135k ± 5.01k

56.4%

Hispanic Population

814k people

56.4% of the people in Bronx County, NY are hispanic (814k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bronx County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

33.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

483k people

34.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

502k people

As of 2022, 33.4% of Bronx County, NY residents (483k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bronx County, NY was 34.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bronx County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,860 ± 649
Gulf War (2001-)
4,661 ± 614
Gulf War (1990s)
3,132 ± 641

Bronx County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bronx County, NY employs 583k people. The largest industries in Bronx County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (152,151 people), Retail Trade (60,079 people), and Educational Services (49,790 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,883), Public Administration ($67,174), and Finance & Insurance ($65,659).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

583k

2022 Value

± 7,449

−2.38%

1 Year decline

± 1.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bronx County, NY declined at a rate of −2.38%, from 598k employees to 583k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bronx County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (67,467 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (66,551 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (48,848 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bronx County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

583k

2022 Value

± 7,449

−2.38%

1 Year decline

± 1.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bronx County, NY declined at a rate of −2.38%, from 598k employees to 583k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bronx County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (152,151 people), Retail Trade (60,079 people), and Educational Services (49,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bronx County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Bronx County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,910

Median earning men ± $688

$34,629

Median earning women ± $620

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($74,107), Information ($57,199), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,923).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($60,895), Construction ($58,337), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,860).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

7,398
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,671
Retail Trade
3,958
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bronx County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 82.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.7%), followed by Other (1.97%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (82.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (15.7%)
Republican Party
Other (1.97%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bronx County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 82.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.7%), followed by Other (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bronx County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Bronx County, NY awarded 16,968 degrees. The student population of Bronx County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 21,744 male students and 36,001 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bronx County, NY are Hispanic or Latino (5,751 and 36.5%), followed by White (4,855 and 30.8%), Black or African American (3,344 and 21.2%), and Asian (1,092 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in Bronx County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Fordham University (5,668 and 33.4%), CUNY Lehman College (3,689 and 21.7%), and Monroe College (2,327 and 13.7%).

The most popular majors in Bronx County, NY are General Business Administration & Management (1,457 and 8.59%), Social Work (1,127 and 6.64%), and General Psychology (834 and 4.92%).

The median tuition costs in Bronx County, NY are $41,800 for private four year colleges, and $7,000 and $15,930 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Bronx County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 57,745 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 57,745 students enrolled in Bronx County, NY, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 21,594 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
820 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
703 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
528 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bronx County, NY was General Psychology with 820 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bronx County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fordham University
5,668 degrees awarded
CUNY Lehman College
3,689 degrees awarded
Monroe College
2,327 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fordham University with 5,668 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,863 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bronx County, NY, which is 0.528 times less than the 11,105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,751 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 4,855 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,010) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bronx County, NY was $501,400 in 2022, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $445,900 to $501,400, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Bronx County, NY is 20%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Bronx County, NY have an average commute time of 44.6 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Bronx County, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Median household income in Bronx County, NY is $47,036. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bronx County, NY was Census Tract 337 with a value of $144,886, followed by Census Tract 293.01 and Census Tract 307.01, with respective values of $137,917 and $134,700.

In 2023, 38.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.81%.

Housing

Property

$501,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$11,010

$104,887

Median Property Taxes

±$2,805

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bronx County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bronx County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

20%

Homeownership

2022

70.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 20% of the housing units in Bronx County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 19.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bronx County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 337
Census Tract 293.01
Census Tract 307.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bronx County, NY was Census Tract 337 with a value of $144,886, followed by Census Tract 293.01 and Census Tract 307.01, with respective values of $137,917 and $134,700.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bronx County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,036

Median Household Income

± $890

525k

Number of Households

± 7,166

In 2022, the median household income of the 525k households in Bronx County, NY grew to $47,036 from the previous year's value of $43,726.

The following chart displays the households in Bronx County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bronx County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Public Transit (54.9%)
Drove Alone (23.6%)
Walked (7.36%)

In 2022, 54.9% of workers in Bronx County, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (23.6%) and those who walked to work (7.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

44.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bronx County, NY have a longer commute time (44.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 9.57% of the workforce in Bronx County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bronx County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bronx County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bronx County, NY have 0 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 38.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.81%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

26.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bronx County, NY (380k out of 1.41M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bronx County, NY is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 34.3% of the children was living in poverty in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Bronx County, NY has health coverage, with 30.1% on employee plans, 43.3% on Medicaid, 6.87% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.379% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bronx County, NY see 1545 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (1583 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1931 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 425 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,545 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bronx County, NY

Primary care physicians in Bronx County, NY see an average of 1,545 patients per year. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (1,583 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bronx County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.59%

Uninsured

30.1%

Employer Coverage

43.3%

Medicaid

6.87%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.379%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bronx County, NY declined by 2.88% from 7.82% to 7.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bronx County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Bronx County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bronx County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.1% in Bronx County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bronx County, NY.