Bronx County, NY

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2021 Population

1.47M

2.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

0.87% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.5%

1.69% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,726

4.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$445,900

4.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

597,690

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bronx County, NY had a population of 1.47M people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $43,726. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bronx County, NY grew from 1.43M to 1.47M, a 2.89% increase and its median household income grew from $41,895 to $43,726, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bronx County, NY are Other (Hispanic) (31.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), White (Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (8.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.05%).

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.

83.7% of the residents in Bronx County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bronx County, NY are Fordham University (5,683 degrees awarded in 2021), CUNY Lehman College (3,900 degrees), and Monroe College (2,458 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bronx County, NY was $445,900, and the homeownership rate was 19.8%.

Most people in Bronx County, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 45.3 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 1.47M people, from which 83.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 34.2% of Bronx County, NY residents were born outside of the country (502k people).

In 2021, there were 1.1 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (460k people) in Bronx County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 418k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 161k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.7%

2021 Citizenship

83.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.7% of Bronx County, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bronx County, NY was 83.2%, 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)
460k ± 8.76k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
418k ± 2.22k
White (Hispanic)
161k ± 6.52k

56.1%

Hispanic Population

824k people

56.1% of the people in Bronx County, NY are hispanic (824k 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
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

34.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

502k people

34.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

494k people

As of 2021, 34.2% of Bronx County, NY residents (502k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bronx County, NY was 34.6%, 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
7,183 ± 706
Gulf War (2001-)
5,049 ± 740
Gulf War (1990s)
2,994 ± 592

Bronx County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bronx County, NY employs 598k people. The largest industries in Bronx County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (153,396 people), Retail Trade (61,357 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51,882 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,515), Public Administration ($62,649), and Finance & Insurance ($58,977).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

598k

2021 Value

± 7,458

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bronx County, NY grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 591k employees to 598k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bronx County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (72,625 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (66,392 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51,449 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

598k

2021 Value

± 7,458

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bronx County, NY grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 591k employees to 598k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bronx County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (153,396 people), Retail Trade (61,357 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51,882 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

$37,093

Median earning men ± $801

$31,519

Median earning women ± $521

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,927), Information ($57,537), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,302).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,141), Construction ($52,953), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,868).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$13.9M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.51M
Wholesale Trade
$1.12M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% 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
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

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 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 2021, universities in Bronx County, NY awarded 17,096 degrees. The student population of Bronx County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,731 male students and 38,456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bronx County, NY are Hispanic or Latino (6,043 and 38.8%), followed by White (4,335 and 27.8%), Black or African American (3,450 and 22.1%), and Asian (1,039 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Bronx County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Fordham University (5,683 and 33.2%), CUNY Lehman College (3,900 and 22.8%), and Monroe College (2,458 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in Bronx County, NY are General Business Administration & Management (1,534 and 8.97%), Social Work (1,271 and 7.43%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (926 and 5.42%).

The median tuition costs in Bronx County, NY are $41,150 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 2021 in Bronx County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 61,187 (37.2% men and 62.8% 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 2021 there were 61,187 students enrolled in Bronx County, NY, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 23,369 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
756 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
586 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
502 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bronx County, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 756 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
5,683 degrees awarded
CUNY Lehman College
3,900 degrees awarded
Monroe College
2,458 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fordham University with 5,683 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,905 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bronx County, NY, which is 0.528 times less than the 11,191 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 6,043 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 4,335 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 ($41,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

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 $445,900 in 2021, which is 1.82 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $427,900 to $445,900, a 4.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Bronx County, NY is 19.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bronx County, NY have an average commute time of 45.3 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 $43,726. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bronx County, NY was Census Tract 293.01 with a value of $133,750, followed by Census Tract 307.01 and Census Tract 132, with respective values of $128,919 and $122,179.

In 2022, 38.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.08%.

Housing

Property

$445,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,065

$103,443

Median Property Taxes

±$2,759

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

19.8%

Homeownership

2021

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 19.8% of the housing units in Bronx County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 20.1%.

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 293.01
Census Tract 307.01
Census Tract 132

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bronx County, NY was Census Tract 293.01 with a value of $133,750, followed by Census Tract 307.01 and Census Tract 132, with respective values of $128,919 and $122,179.

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.

$43,726

Median Household Income

± $745

521k

Number of Households

± 6,800

In 2021, the median household income of the 521k households in Bronx County, NY grew to $43,726 from the previous year's value of $41,895.

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.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Public Transit (56.1%)
Drove Alone (24.1%)
Walked (7.22%)

In 2021, 56.1% of workers in Bronx County, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (24.1%) and those who walked to work (7.22%).

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

45.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bronx County, NY have a longer commute time (45.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.91% 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 2022, 38.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.08%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bronx County, NY (380k out of 1.43M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 2022, 30.6% of the children was living in poverty in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.4%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 586 in Bronx County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.54 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Bronx County, NY has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 42.3% on Medicaid, 6.78% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bronx County, NY see 1583 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.59% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1886 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 432 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,583 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bronx County, NY

Primary care physicians in Bronx County, NY see an average of 1,583 patients per year. This represents a 3.59% decrease from the previous year (1,642 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.82%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

42.3%

Medicaid

6.78%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bronx County, NY declined by 2.72% from 8.04% to 7.82%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 33.7% in Bronx County, NY.

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

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