Bronx County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bronx County is located in New York with a total population of 1,419,250. It is the 5th most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bronx County is 35.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bronx County is $49,036. This is 42% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 97% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $517,000. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 20.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bronx County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 53.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.1% vs 13.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (54.9% vs 19.6%). The Asian population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.3%.