Bronx County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,036
Per Capita Income
$26,956
Poverty Rate
26.9%
SNAP Recipients
36.9%
Gini Index
0.513
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K30.4%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K15.5%
$75K–$100K10.9%
$100K–$150K11.8%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+5.2%
The median household income in Bronx County, NY is $49,036 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,956. 26.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 36.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.513 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).