Population 1,404,779 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bronx County
Household size in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Bronx County sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has dropped from 2.84 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Bronx County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of New York's 62 counties are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bronx County: 22.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other New York county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bronx County
Renters in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bronx County rent: 79.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Bronx County has the highest share of renters of any New York county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bronx County than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of New York's 62 counties, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Bronx County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bronx County pays $1,512 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $561 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bronx County
Bachelor's degrees in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bronx County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Bronx County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of New York counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Bronx County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, mirroring the country. No other New York county has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bronx County
| Period | Bronx County | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Bronx County: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Bronx County has the highest unemployment rate of any New York county. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bronx County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | 2.65 | 36.9 | 22.4% | 79.9% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,512 | 22.3% | 75.0% | 11.7% |
| New York County | 2.08 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 74.9% | 15.4% | 1956 | $2,383 | 64.7% | 89.9% | 8.2% |
| Queens County | 2.88 | 41.4 | 11.8% | 55.1% | 8.4% | 1955 | $2,042 | 36.1% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| Bergen County | 2.77 | 42.9 | 8.9% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 1961 | $2,193 | 53.4% | 92.9% | 5.8% |
| Hudson County | 2.44 | 37.1 | 11.7% | 69.3% | 7.3% | 1968 | $2,049 | 49.0% | 87.9% | 6.2% |
| Passaic County | 3.01 | 39.0 | 16.8% | 46.9% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,783 | 29.7% | 83.7% | 8.0% |
| Nassau County | 3.14 | 42.5 | 9.6% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 1955 | $2,478 | 49.8% | 92.0% | 4.8% |
| Essex County | 2.75 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 55.1% | 6.4% | 1960 | $1,796 | 38.7% | 86.3% | 8.9% |
| Morris County | 2.71 | 43.4 | 6.0% | 25.7% | 4.3% | 1971 | $2,157 | 58.3% | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| Suffolk County | 3.02 | 42.6 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 1970 | $2,356 | 41.3% | 87.2% | 4.5% |
| Warren County | 2.45 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $1,595 | 36.9% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Riverside County, CA · San Bernardino County, CA · Santa Clara County, CA · Clark County, NV · Pima County, AZ · Philadelphia County, PA · Wayne County, MI · Sacramento County, CA · Travis County, TX · Suffolk County, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bronx County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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