Bronx County, New York Demographics 2026
Bronx County, New York has a population of 1,404,779, the 5th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $48,676 and the median home value is $529,500. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bronx County Quick Facts
How Bronx County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,419,250 | 1,404,779 | -1.0% |
| Median household income | $49,036 | $48,676 | -0.7% |
| Median home value | $517,000 | $529,500 | +2.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
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Population Overview
Bronx County is located in New York with a total population of 1,404,779. It is the 5th most populous county out of 62 in New York.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bronx County is 36.0 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bronx County is $48,676. This is 43% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 99% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. 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 11.4%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $529,500. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 20.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bronx County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.7%) is well below the state average of 52.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.7% vs 13.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.1% vs 19.8%). The Asian population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bronx County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bronx County, New York?
Bronx County has a population of 1,404,779, making it the 5th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Bronx County?
The median household income in Bronx County is $48,676 with a poverty rate of 27.8%.
How many cities are in Bronx County, New York?
Bronx County contains 0 Census-designated places.