Bushwick PUMA, NY

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2019 Population

129,193

0.602% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

30.9

1.31% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

26.8%

3.67% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,009

9.33% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$729,200

13.3% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

63,586

2.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Bushwick PUMA, NY had a population of 129k people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $52,009. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Bushwick PUMA, NY declined from 129,976 to 129,193, a −0.602% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,569 to $52,009, a 9.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bushwick PUMA, NY are Other (Hispanic) (30.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), White (Hispanic) (16.5%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (5.88%). 55.1% of the households in Bushwick PUMA, NY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

83% of the residents in Bushwick PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY was $729,200, and the homeownership rate was 13.8%. Most people in Bushwick PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 40 minutes. The average car ownership in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 0 cars per household.

Bushwick PUMA, NY borders Greenpoint & Williamsburg PUMA, NY, Bedford-Stuyvesant PUMA, NY, Brownsville & Ocean Hill PUMA, NY, East New York & Starrett City PUMA, NY, and Ridgewood, Glendale & Middle Village PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Diversity

Bushwick PUMA, NY is home to a population of 129k people, from which 83% are citizens. As of 2019, 30.8% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (39.7k people).

In 2019, there were 1.58 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in Bushwick PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Bushwick PUMA, NY are Spanish (57,682 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,346 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (749 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bushwick PUMA, NY

Other (Hispanic)
38.9k ± 2.74k
White (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.6k ± 1.75k

55.2%

Hispanic Population

71.3k people

55.2% of the people in Bushwick PUMA, NY are hispanic (71.3k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
57,682 speakers (47.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,346 speakers (1.92%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
749 speakers (0.613%)

55.1% of Bushwick PUMA, NY citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Bushwick PUMA, NY was Spanish. 47.2% of the overall population of Bushwick PUMA, NY are native Spanish speakers. 1.92% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.613% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

30.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

39.7k people

30.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

40.1k people

As of 2019, 30.8% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents (39.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 30.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 30.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Bushwick PUMA, NY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Bushwick PUMA, NY residents was 31.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
10,250 ± 2,385 people
Mexico
6,023 ± 1,860 people
Ecuador
4,852 ± 1,678 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 10,250 Bushwick PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 6,023 and Ecuador with 4,852.

Citizenship

83%

2019 Citizenship

82.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 83% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 82.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
550 ± 180
Vietnam
311 ± 136
Gulf War (1990s)
179 ± 85

Bushwick PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Bushwick PUMA, NY is $52,009. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bushwick PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $162,092, followed by Park Slope, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $155,250 and $154,649.

Males in Bushwick PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,932. The income inequality in Bushwick PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Bushwick PUMA, NY employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (6,315 people), Construction (3,607 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,983 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($164,202), Nondepository credit & related activities ($113,367), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($84,903).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,009

2019 value

± $2,201

9.33%

1 Year Growth

± 5.52%

Households in Bushwick PUMA, NY have a median annual income of $52,009, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,569 in 2018, which represents a 9.33% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bushwick PUMA, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$54,458

Average Male Salary in Bushwick PUMA, NY

± $7,033

$48,932

Average Female Salary in Bushwick PUMA, NY

± $6,730

In 2019, full-time male employees in Bushwick PUMA, NY made 1.11 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Bushwick PUMA, NY by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Bushwick PUMA, NY

Two or More Races
$52,376 ± $29,689
White
$52,258 ± $7,319
Asian
$49,361 ± $23,854

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Bushwick PUMA, NY workers was Two or More Races. These workers were paid 1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Bushwick PUMA, NY.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Bushwick PUMA, NY by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2019 Wage GINI in Bushwick PUMA, NY

0.4

2018 Wage GINI in Bushwick PUMA, NY

In 2019, the income inequality in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.937% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bushwick PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bushwick PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bushwick PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bushwick PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $162,092, followed by Park Slope, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $155,250 and $154,649.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bushwick PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bushwick PUMA, NY (34.4k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
21,604 ± 1,111
Other
11,747 ± 866
White
10,119 ± 764

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bushwick PUMA, NY is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

63.6k

2019 Value

2.12%

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 62.3k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bushwick PUMA, NY, are Retail salespersons (1,739 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,716 people), and Cashiers (1,716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY, by number of employees, are Retail salespersons (1,739 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,716 people), and Cashiers (1,716 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bushwick PUMA, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Fashion designers (21.9 times higher than expected), Television, video, & motion picture camera operators & editors (13.4 times), and Actors (12.7 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY, by average salary, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($172,710), Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors ($122,367), and Advertising & promotions managers ($108,150).

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.6k

2019 Value

2.12%

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.12%, from 62.3k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bushwick PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,315 people), Construction (3,607 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,983 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Bushwick PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,315 people), Construction (3,607 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,983 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Bushwick PUMA, NY has an unusually high number of Sound recording industries (11.1 times higher than expected), Specialized design services (6.97 times), and Periodical, book, & directory publishers (6.75 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($164,202), Nondepository credit & related activities ($113,367), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($84,903).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bushwick PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New York

60.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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 Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY was $729,200 in 2019, which is 3.03 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $643,600 to $729,200, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Bushwick PUMA, NY is 13.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Bushwick PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 40 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Bushwick PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$729,200

2019 Median

± $37,776

$643,600

2018 Median

± $25,178

In 2019, the median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew to to $729,200 from the previous year's value of $643,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bushwick PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bushwick PUMA, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

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

$52,009

Median Household Income

± $2,201

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,493

In 2019, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew to $52,009 from the previous year's value of $47,569.

The following chart displays the households in Bushwick PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bushwick PUMA, NY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bushwick PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

13.8%

2019 Homeownership

13.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 13.8% of the housing units in Bushwick PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 13.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bushwick PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

40 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bushwick PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (40 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.03% of the workforce in Bushwick PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Public Transit (70.1%)
Drove Alone (11.9%)
Walked (7.12%)

In 2019, 70.1% of workers in Bushwick PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (11.9%) and those who walked to work (7.12%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

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

Health

87.6% of the population of Bushwick PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 35.1% on Medicaid, 4.63% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.396% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.4%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

35.1%

Medicaid

4.63%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.396%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY declined by 18.1% from 15.2% to 12.4%.

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