Bronx County, New York
NY · FIPS 36005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,404,779 | — | #29 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,676 | -35.2% | #2,846 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.0 years | -7.5% | #2,875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $529,500 | +87.8% | #117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,458 | +25.4% | #274 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.8% | +120.8% | #3,054 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bronx County has a population of 1,404,779, making it the #29 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bronx County is $48,676, ranking #2,846 out of 3,222 counties — 35.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.8% and unemployment stands at 11.4%.
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The median home value in Bronx County is $529,500 (+87.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,458/mo and the homeownership rate is 20.1%.
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92.9% of residents in Bronx County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Bronx County, New York
Bronx County, New York has a total population of 1,404,779, making it the 29th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bronx County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bronx County is $48,676, which ranks #2,846 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4%.
The median home value in Bronx County is $529,500, 87.8% above the national median. Renters in Bronx County pay a median gross rent of $1,458 per month. The homeownership rate is 20.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bronx County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 48.4 min.
Bronx County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.7%) and White (non-Hispanic) (8.7%).
All data for Bronx County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.