Bushwick PUMA, NY

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Population

135,515

0.237% decline

Median Age

30.5


Median Household Income

$45,671

8.23% growth

Poverty Rate

27.3%


Number of Employees

64,949

2.73% growth

Median Property Value

$571,000

6.67% growth

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About

In 2017, Bushwick PUMA, NY had a population of 136k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $45,671. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Bushwick PUMA, NY declined from 135,837 to 135,515, a -0.237% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,197 to $45,671, a 8.23% increase.

The population of Bushwick PUMA, NY is 56.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Black or African American Alone, and 17.1% White Alone. 56.9% of the people in Bushwick PUMA, NY speak a non-English language, and 79.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY is $571,000, and the homeownership rate is 13.5%. Most people in Bushwick PUMA, NY commute by Public Transit, and the average commute time is 39.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bushwick PUMA, NY is 0 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Bushwick PUMA, NY employs 64.9k people. The largest industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (6,492 people), Construction (4,922 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,265), Architectural, engineering & related services ($89,218), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($85,422).

Median household income in Bushwick PUMA, NY is $45,671. Males in Bushwick PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.02 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,574. The income inequality in Bushwick PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.394, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,671

2017 value

± $1,883

8.23%

1 Year Growth

± 5.25%

Households in Bushwick PUMA, NY have a median annual income of $45,671, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,197 in 2016, which represents a 8.23% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$45,483

Average Male Salary

± $5,245

$44,574

Average Female Salary

± $5,643

In 2017, full-time male employees in Bushwick PUMA, NY made 1.02 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Two or More Races

    $50,615 ± $33,560

  2. Asian

    $47,432 ± $20,701

  3. White

    $42,912 ± $4,963

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Bushwick PUMA, NY workers was Two or More Races. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

0.394

2017 Wage GINI

0.396

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 0.394 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.37% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Bushwick PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bushwick PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY

  2. North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY

  3. Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY

In 2018, 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 $148,152, followed by North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY and Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,043 and $143,303.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bushwick PUMA, NY (36.8k out of 135k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    23,488 ± 1,139

  2. White

    12,033 ± 769

  3. Black

    11,640 ± 844

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.9k

2017 Value

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 2.73%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 63.2k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bushwick PUMA, NY, are Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (3,124 people), Construction laborers (2,263 people), and Designers (2,262 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY, by number of employees, are Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (3,124 people), Construction laborers (2,263 people), and Designers (2,262 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Bushwick PUMA, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Actors (16.2 times higher than expected), Television, video, & motion picture camera operators & editors (12.7 times), and Artists & related workers (8.47 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($121,036), Management analysts ($103,648), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($87,185).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.9k

2017 Value

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 2.73%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 63.2k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bushwick PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,492 people), Construction (4,922 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,492 people), Construction (4,922 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,724 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Bushwick PUMA, NY has an unusually high number of Sound recording industries (20.5 times higher than expected), Specialized design services (8.22 times), and Periodical, book, & directory publishers (6.57 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bushwick PUMA, NY, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,265), Architectural, engineering & related services ($89,218), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($85,422).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $72.7B

  2. Electronics

    $54.2B

  3. Misc. mfg. prods.

    $50B

In 2015, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $72.7B, followed by Electronics ($54.2B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($50B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$615B

2020 Value

$854B

Projected 2045 Value

38.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $615B. This is expected to increase 38.9% to $854B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. New Jersey

    $37.7B

  2. Pennsylvania

    $32.1B

  3. Connecticut

    $20.7B

In 2015, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $37.7B, followed by Pennsylvania with $32.1B and Connecticut and $20.7B.

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Health

79.1% of the population of Bushwick PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 28.1% on employee plans, 36.5% on Medicaid, 4.93% on Medicare, 9.24% on non-group plans, and 0.345% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the puma of Bushwick PUMA, NY was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Bushwick PUMA, NY see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.25% increase from the previous year (1199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1240 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Oswego County and Bronx County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.2%). Additionally, Chemung County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.25% increase from the previous year (1,199 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

20.9%

Uninsured

28.1%

Employer Coverage

36.5%

Medicaid

4.93%

Medicare

9.24%

Non-Group

0.345%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2016, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY stayed by NaNk% from N/A% to 20.9%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Oswego County

    12.2% prevalence

  2. Bronx County

    12.2% prevalence

  3. Steuben County

    12% prevalence

Oswego County and Bronx County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in New York, at 12.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in New York by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Bushwick PUMA, NY is home to a population of 136k people, from which 79.9% are citizens. As of 2016, 34.6% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (46.9k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Bushwick PUMA, NY is composed of 77.1k Hispanic or Latino residents (56.9%), 25.6k Black or African American Alone residents (18.9%), 23.2k White Alone residents (17.1%), 7.19k Asian Alone residents (5.3%), 1.65k Two or More Races residents (1.21%), 508 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.375%), 249 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.184%), and 13 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.00959%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Bushwick PUMA, NY are Spanish (62,511 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,638 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (923 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

27

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 30.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 27, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Bushwick PUMA, NY are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Bushwick PUMA, NY residents was 30.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

34.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

46.9k people

35.5%

2015 Foreign-Born Population

48.5k people

As of 2016, 34.6% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents (46.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2015, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 35.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Dominican Republic

    11,757 ± 2,544 people

  2. Mexico

    7,845 ± 2,111 people

  3. Ecuador

    6,905 ± 1,987 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bushwick PUMA, NY was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 11,757 Bushwick PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 7,845 and Ecuador with 6,905.

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Citizenship

79.9%

2017 Citizenship

77.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 79.9% of Bushwick PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Bushwick PUMA, NY was 77.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    77.1k ± 3.21k

  2. Black or African American Alone

    25.6k ± 1.66k

  3. White Alone

    23.2k ± 879

In 2017, there were 3.01 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (77.1k people) in Bushwick PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.6k Black or African American Alone and 23.2k White Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Bushwick PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    62,511 speakers (49.1%)

  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)

    2,638 speakers (2.07%)

  3. French (Incl. Cajun)

    923 speakers (0.725%)

56.9% of Bushwick PUMA, NY citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2017, the most common non-English language spoken in Bushwick PUMA, NY was Spanish. 49.1% of the overall population of Bushwick PUMA, NY are native Spanish speakers. 2.07% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.725% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    522 ± 161

  2. Vietnam

    294 ± 121

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    232 ± 101

Bushwick PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY was $571,000 in 2017, which is 2.49 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $535,300 to $571,000, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Bushwick PUMA, NY is 13.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Bushwick PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 39.2 minutes, and they commute by Public Transit. Car ownership in Bushwick PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$571,000

2017 Median

± $26,924

$535,300

2016 Median

± $24,858

In 2017, the median property value in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew to to $571,000 from the previous year's value of $535,300.

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.

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Household Income

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$45,671

Median Household Income

± $1,883

46k

Number of Households

± 1,362

In 2017, the median household income of the 46k households in Bushwick PUMA, NY grew to $45,671 from the previous year's value of $42,197.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

13.5%

2017 Homeownership

13.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 13.5% of the housing units in Bushwick PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 13.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bushwick PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

39.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bushwick PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (39.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.75% of the workforce in Bushwick PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Public Transit

    71.8%

  2. Drove Alone

    11.4%

  3. Walked

    7.23%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Bushwick PUMA, NY was Public Transit (71.8%), followed by those who Drove Alone (11.4%) and those who Walked (7.23%).

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.

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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 1 car.

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