Bronx, NY Demographics
What is the population of Bronx?
There are 1,449,856 residents in Bronx, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.27% are males and 52.73% are females. US-born citizens make up 58.39% of the resident pool in Bronx, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.56%. Additionally, 16.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,318,369 people in Bronx currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,449,856 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 685,324 | -1.6% |
| Female Population | 764,532 | -1.6% |
Male Population 47.27%
Female Population 52.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 846,545 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 370,596 | -1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 232,715 | -3.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 58.39%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.56%
Not Citizen 16.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,901 | -10.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 63,861 | -2.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 30,173 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,490 | -5.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,318,369 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 4.46%
Moved from Same State 2.11%
Moved from Different State 0.59%
Same House as Last Year 92.14%
What are the employment statistics in Bronx?
White-collar workers make up 81.36% of the working population in Bronx, while blue-collar employees account for 18.64%. There are also 40,382 entrepreneurs in Bronx (6.88% of the workforce); 389,593 workers employed in private companies (66.37%); and 89,053 people working in governmental institutions (15.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 477,580 | -2.6% |
| Blue Collar | 109,398 | -1.6% |
White Collar 81.36%
Blue Collar 18.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 40,382 | -3.2% |
| Private Companies | 389,593 | -3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 89,053 | -1.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 67,950 | 0.5% |
Self Employees 6.88%
Private Companies 66.37%
Governmental Workers 15.17%
Not for Profit Companies 11.58%
How many households are there in Bronx?
There are a total of 527,847 households in Bronx, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.59% of these Bronx households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.41%. Additionally, 35.01% of households have children and 64.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 527,847 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 335,655 | -0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 192,192 | 2.9% |
Family Households 63.59%
Non-Family Households 36.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 184,801 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 343,045 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 35.01%
Households without Children 64.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Bronx?
The average annual household income in Bronx is $82,582, while the median household income sits at $45,106 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,008, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,114. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,179 and $28,095, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $82,582 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $45,106 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,026,920 | -2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bronx?
There are 551,753 housing units in Bronx, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 527,847 occupied housing units in Bronx, 19.93% are owner-occupied, while 80.07% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $564,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,462 per month in Bronx.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 551,753 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 198,655 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 55,568 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 74,726 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 75,346 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 44,484 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22,756 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24,051 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30,825 | 4.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 24,548 | 18.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 793 | 614.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 527,847 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 105,212 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $422,635 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 19.93%
Renter Occupied 80.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 59,544 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 45,668 | 4.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $564,100 | 18.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $473,200 | 8.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,462 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 56.59%
Without Mortgage 43.41%
What is the level of education in Bronx?
Approximately 40.59% of the population in Bronx holds a high school degree (that's 453,517 residents), while 21.25% have attained a college certificate (237,385 locals) and 12.75% have a bachelor's degree (142,398 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 123,453 | -1.7% |
| Some High School | 453,517 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 237,385 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 86,427 | -0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 142,398 | -0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 74,011 | 0.6% |
No High School 11.05%
Some High School 40.59%
Some College 21.25%
Associate Degree 7.74%
Bachelor's Degree 12.75%
Graduate Degree 6.62%
What is the marital status of Bronx residents?
A total of 563,390 people in Bronx have never been married (which represents 46.8% of the total population), while 418,029 of them are wedded (34.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 53,818 (4.47%) and 108,024 (8.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 563,390 | -0.3% |
| Married | 418,029 | -2.3% |
| Separated | 53,818 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 60,451 | -2.5% |
| Divorced | 108,024 | 108,024.0% |
Never Married 46.8%
Married 34.73%
Separated 4.47%
Widowed 5.02%
Divorced 8.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bronx?
The top three means of transportation people in Bronx use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 158,872 residents commute by car, 89,527 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 41,713 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 158,872 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 89,527 | -1.8% |
| Railroad | 9,354 | 684.7% |
| Ferryboat | 555 | 169.4% |
| Bicycle | 2,673 | 2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 228 | -17.1% |
| TaxiCab | 7,759 | 6.5% |
| Walk | 41,713 | -0.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Bronx by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10454 | 41,073 | 14,737 | $26,400.00 | $47,549.00 |
| 10455 | 44,380 | 16,254 | $35,813.00 | $52,036.00 |
| 10456 | 88,575 | 32,370 | $33,317.00 | $48,138.00 |
| 10457 | 79,817 | 26,163 | $41,145.00 | $56,909.00 |
| 10458 | 82,678 | 29,116 | $41,550.00 | $56,212.00 |
| 10459 | 51,964 | 17,805 | $41,270.00 | $61,443.00 |
| 10460 | 59,852 | 21,814 | $33,080.00 | $53,823.00 |
| 10451 | 51,311 | 20,965 | $34,316.00 | $57,674.00 |
| 10452 | 78,624 | 28,260 | $36,536.00 | $52,522.00 |
| 10453 | 80,385 | 28,456 | $34,800.00 | $51,195.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.