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
99th
Median Household Income $48,676 -35.2% #2,846 / 3,222
12th
Median Age 36.0 years -7.5% #2,875 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $529,500 +87.8% #117 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,458 +25.4% #274 / 3,222
92th
Poverty Rate 27.8% +120.8% #3,054 / 3,222
5th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

65.4%
Native Born
34.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$48,676 −35.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,846 of 3,222
12th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,421 −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,761 of 3,222
14th percentile
Poverty Rate
27.8% +120.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,054 of 3,222
5th percentile
Unemployment Rate
11.4% +114.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,139 of 3,222
3th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4% −33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,596 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
48.4 min +75.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3 of 3,222
100th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$529,500 +87.8% vs nat'l
Rank #117 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,458 +25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #274 of 3,222
92th percentile
Homeownership Rate
20.1% −68.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,220 of 3,222
0th percentile
20.1% Homeownership

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Health

92.9% of residents in Bronx County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.

92.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.9% +1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,431 of 3,222
56th percentile

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.