Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

137,426

1.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

30.9

1.31% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

35.5%

3.33% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$32,385

7.16% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$480,300

18.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,853

3.57% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY had a population of 137k people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $32,385. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY declined from 139,656 to 137,426, a −1.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $30,221 to $32,385, a 7.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are Other (Hispanic) (39.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (9.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.1%).

69.7% of the households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, 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.

77.1% of the residents in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Bronx Community District 5--Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are CUNY Bronx Community College (1,632 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was $480,300, and the homeownership rate was 4.55%.

Most people in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 45.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was 0 cars per household.

Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY borders Belmont, Crotona Park East & East Tremont PUMA, NY, Bedford Park, Fordham North & Norwood PUMA, NY, Concourse, Highbridge & Mount Eden PUMA, NY, and Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY.

Population & Diversity

Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY is home to a population of 137k people, from which 77.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 42.2% of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (58k people).

In 2020, there were 1.51 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (54.3k people) in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are Spanish (76,248 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (6,094 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,264 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,596

Women

52.9%

64,753

Men

47.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 137,349 inhabitants, with 47.1% men, and 52.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

77.1%

2020 Citizenship

75.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 77.1% of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was 75.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY

Other (Hispanic)
54.3k ± 3.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.8k ± 2.82k
White (Hispanic)
17k ± 2.02k

69.2%

Hispanic Population

95.2k people

69.2% of the people in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are hispanic (95.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
35,934 ± 3,999 people
Ghana
3,862 ± 1,504 people
Mexico
3,140 ± 1,360 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 35,934 Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY residents, followed by Ghana with 3,862 and Mexico with 3,140.

Foreign-Born Population

42.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

58k people

43.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

60.6k people

As of 2020, 42.2% of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY residents (58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was 43.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
76,248 households (60.8%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
6,094 households (4.86%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,264 households (1.01%)

69.7% of the households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was Spanish. 60.8% of the households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
426 ± 193
Gulf War (2001-)
205 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
83 ± 63

Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY employs 49.9k people. The largest industries in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (5,501 people), Home health care services (4,813 people), and Individual & family services (2,457 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($103,652), Justice, public order, & safety activities ($97,347), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($69,535).

Males in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY have an average income that is 0.987 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,670. The income inequality in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.399, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,337

Women

50.8%

24,516

Men

49.2%

The workforce of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY in 2020 was 49,853 people, with 50.8% woman, and 49.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

49.9k

2020 Value

−3.57%

1 Year decline

± −3.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −3.57%, from 51.7k employees to 49.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (3,577 people), Janitors & building cleaners (3,367 people), and Cashiers (2,285 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

49.9k

2020 Value

−3.57%

1 Year decline

± −3.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −3.57%, from 51.7k employees to 49.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,501 people), Home health care services (4,813 people), and Individual & family services (2,457 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,601

Median earning men ± $1,238

$22,514

Median earning women ± $1,135

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($50,580), Wholesale Trade ($41,022), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,349).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($55,685), Construction ($42,917), and Information ($39,205).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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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

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.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY awarded 1,632 degrees. The student population of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,420 male students and 4,950 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are Hispanic or Latino (1,014 and 63.8%), followed by Black or African American (459 and 28.9%), Asian (56 and 3.52%), and White (40 and 2.52%).

The largest universities in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are CUNY Bronx Community College (1,632 and 100%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Bronx Community District 5--Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (588 and 36%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (202 and 12.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (177 and 10.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 8,370 students enrolled in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,216 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
588 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
202 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
177 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in NYC-Bronx Community District 5--Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 588 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in NYC-Bronx Community District 5--Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

CUNY Bronx Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,632 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was CUNY Bronx Community College with 1,632 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 619 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, which is 0.611 times less than the 1,013 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,014 degrees mean that there were 2.21 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 459 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

Public, 2-year ($4,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($406) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,364) 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

Measure

In 2020, 2.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.27% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (27.8k), Secondary Education (26.9k), and Primary Education (23.4k).

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 Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was $480,300 in 2020, which is 2.09 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $404,900 to $480,300, a 18.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY is 4.55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 45.6 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Median household income in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY is $32,385. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$480,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$57,082

$2,098

Median Property Taxes

±$406

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 Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

4.55%

Homeownership

2020

72.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 4.55% of the housing units in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 3.96%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, 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.

$32,385

Median Household Income

± $1,848

46.1k

Number of Households

± 1,899

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.1k households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY grew to $32,385 from the previous year's value of $30,221.

The following chart displays the households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope 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.

Wage Distribution

0.399

2020 Wage GINI in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY

0.389

2019 Wage GINI in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was 0.399 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.79% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Public Transit (67.1%)
Drove Alone (14.8%)
Walked (7.37%)

In 2020, 67.1% of workers in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (14.8%) and those who walked to work (7.37%).

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

45.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (45.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 8.72% of the workforce in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY have 0 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

35.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY (48.3k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, 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.

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

90% of the population of Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 20.6% on employee plans, 55.9% on Medicaid, 3.14% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.198% 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.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.68% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10%

Uninsured

20.6%

Employer Coverage

55.9%

Medicaid

3.14%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.198%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY grew by 1% from 9.91% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.