2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,419,250
Bronx County is one of the most populous counties in New York with a population of 1.4M. The median household income is $49,036, 25% below the national average. The poverty rate is 26.9%, median home value is $517,000, and 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,419,250
2023 estimate
Rank #29 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,036
Household
Rank #2747 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$517,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #97 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1555 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
34.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
57.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
36% below New York avg·25% below national avg
Poverty Rate
106% below New York avg·80% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below New York avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,956
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
26.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
94% above New York avg·147% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
27% above New York avg·55% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
71% below New York avg·72% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
82% below New York avg·121% below national avg
Housing Units
553,231
Households
530,067
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,937
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
44 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below New York avg·9% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
16% below New York avg·15% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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