Bronx County Demographics

A map of Bronx County's Population by Race

Bronx County, New York has an estimated population of 1,404,779, a decrease from the 1,472,654 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% Hispanic, 28.7% Black, 8.7% White, 4.0% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bronx County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bronx is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bronx County, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bronx County is ranked the 5th most populous county in New York, out of 62 counties. Bronx County was ranked the 5th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Bronx County's White Population

122,363 residents of Bronx County, or 8.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bronx County is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bronx County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Bronx County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Bronx County is less White than neighboring New York County (45.5% White), Queens County (23.2% White), Kings County (36.1% White), Bergen County (51.3% White), and Hudson County (27.3% White).

Bronx County's Black Population

402,798 residents of Bronx County, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bronx County is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bronx County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Bronx County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.7%.

Bronx County is more Black than neighboring New York County (12.5% Black), Queens County (16.3% Black), Kings County (26.6% Black), Bergen County (5.4% Black), and Hudson County (10.7% Black).

Bronx County's Asian Population

56,667 residents of Bronx County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bronx County is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bronx County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Bronx County's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.0%.

Bronx County is less Asian than neighboring New York County (12.4% Asian), Queens County (25.9% Asian), Kings County (12.1% Asian), Bergen County (16.8% Asian), and Hudson County (16.8% Asian).

Bronx County's Hispanic Population

773,828 residents of Bronx County, or 55.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bronx County is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bronx County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bronx County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.1%.

Bronx County is more Hispanic than neighboring New York County (24.4% Hispanic), Queens County (28.1% Hispanic), Kings County (19% Hispanic), Bergen County (22.7% Hispanic), and Hudson County (40.7% Hispanic).

Bronx County's Native American/Other Population

18,436 residents of Bronx County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bronx County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bronx County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bronx County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Bronx County is more Native American/Other than neighboring New York County (1.1% Native American/Other), Bergen County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hudson County (1.2% Native American/Other). Bronx County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Queens County (2.7% Native American/Other).

Bronx County's Multiracial Population

30,687 residents of Bronx County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bronx County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bronx County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronx County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bronx County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Bronx County is less Multiracial than neighboring New York County (4% Multiracial), Queens County (3.8% Multiracial), Kings County (5% Multiracial), Bergen County (2.9% Multiracial), and Hudson County (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.