Bronx County

As of the 2020 Census, Bronx County, NY, has a population of approximately 1.47 million. The racial composition is 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% Black or African American, 9.3% White, 4.5% Asian, and 11.8% identifying as other or mixed races. The median age is about 34.6 years. The county has a 53.6% female population and 46.4% male. Households total around 495,356, with an average household size of 3.02. The median household income is approximately $41,432. Poverty affects about 27.3% of residents.

As of 2023, Bronx County, NY, has a median home value of approximately $410,000. The median rent is around $1,400 per month. The borough has a homeownership rate of roughly 20.4%, with about 79.6% of residents renting. The average household size is 2.8 individuals. Housing units in the Bronx total around 517,000, with a significant portion of the housing stock being multi-family units. The vacancy rate is close to 3.4%, highlighting a tight housing market.

As of the most recent elections, Bronx County, NY, participates in multiple local, state, and federal elections. These include races for U.S. Congress, New York State Senate, New York State Assembly, Bronx Borough President, and New York City Council seats.

In the 2022 Congressional elections, the Bronx is primarily represented by the 15th and 16th districts. In the 15th district, Democratic incumbent Ritchie Torres won with approximately 88% of the vote. In the 16th district, Democratic incumbent Jamaal Bowman secured around 85% of the vote.

In the New York State Senate elections, the Bronx includes several districts (33rd, 34th, 36th). For instance, Gustavo Rivera in District 33 won with around 83% of the vote.

For the NYC Council, districts such as the 11th, 12th, and 13th are key areas. In District 12, incumbent Kevin Riley (D) won with about 95% of the vote.

Borough President Vanessa Gibson (D) is a significant local figure, winning her 2021 election with over 80% of the vote.

As of the latest available data, Bronx County, NY has lower educational attainment levels compared to state and national averages. Approximately 28.7% of Bronx residents hold a high school diploma or equivalent, while 20.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. By contrast, the national average for high school graduates is around 88%, and about 32% of Americans hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In New York State, approximately 85% have completed high school, and around 36% possess a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures reveal that educational attainment in Bronx County lags behind both the state and national averages.

As of recent data, Bronx County, NY, has an employment rate of approximately 56%. Key industries include healthcare and social assistance (35%), retail trade (10%), and educational services (12%). Healthcare and social assistance dominate due to major employers like Montefiore Medical Center and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. Retail trade and educational services also play significant roles.

When compared to national averages, the healthcare sector's prominence in the Bronx is substantially higher; nationally, healthcare accounts for about 14% of employment. New York State averages align more closely with national figures but still reflect the Bronx's higher healthcare employment concentration.

As of the latest figures, Bronx County’s unemployment rate stands at around 6.7%, above the national average of 3.8% and New York State's average of 4.4%. This indicates a greater challenge in the Bronx's labor market compared to broader benchmarks.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Bronx County, NY is approximately $41,500. This is significantly lower compared to the national median household income, which stands at about $68,700. Within the state of New York, the median household income is around $72,100. Hence, Bronx County's median income is well below both the state and national averages.

Bronx County's lower median income highlights socioeconomic challenges in the area, showing a significant gap when compared to broader benchmarks.

Note: Figures are approximations and may vary with the latest available data.

As of the latest data, Bronx County, NY, has a crime rate of approximately 2,137 incidents per 100,000 people. The most common types of crimes recorded are robbery, assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

This data may vary annually and should be referenced with the latest reports from the NYPD or Bronx County crime statistics sources for accuracy.