Bronx County, New York
Located in New York, Bronx County has a population of 1,404,779 residents and a median age of 36.0 years, making it the #29 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median home value is $529,500, and the median household income is $48,676, which is 35% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Bronx County, 22.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 33.6% below the national average, ranking #1,596 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Bronx County is 76.7 years. 28.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Bronx County smoke , 37.2% are obese , and 16.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 53.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Bronx County is 7.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 5.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 4.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
35.5% of children in Bronx County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Bronx County is 50.5%. The mean commute time is 48.4 min, which is 75.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Bronx County voted Democratic with a margin of 45.4%. The vote was 72.7% Dem / 27.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 22.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.