Bronx County
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- Population
- 1,404,779
- Area
- 42.18 sq mi (109.24 km²), 15.19 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36
- Households
- 534,100
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $48,676
- Median house value
- $529,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Bronx County, a borough buzzing with cultural energy, is one of the five hearts of New York City. Steeped in history, it boasts renowned sites like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the world's largest metropolitan zoo. The Bronx offers a vibrant mix of experiences, from the peaceful beauty of the Bronx Park to the lively atmosphere of Arthur Avenue, known as "Little Italy". This borough is a true melting pot, where over 75 languages are spoken on its streets.
Bronx County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Gothamist
Published 14 hours agoSome untold 9/11 stories are the strangest ones. They come to light in a new documentary.
At the 9/11 Memorial Plaza Some untold 9/11 stories are the strangest ones. They come to light in a new documentary. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 04Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district
Members of the Van Nest community clashed with their local community board Thursday over its support for a bill that would designate a four-block area of the neighborhood as a Yemeni cultural district. Bronx Community Board 11, which represents Allerton, Indian Village, Morris…
Bronx Times
Published September 04Princess Nokia, Ginuwine and more to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts new season
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is preparing for another year of music, dance and family entertainment, with a stacked lineup ranging from Bronx-born rapper Princess Nokia to R&B star Ginuwine and salsa icon India. The center’s 2026-2027 season will feature nearly 20…
Bronx Times
Published September 04Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’
With the help of one multi-platinum rapper, Bronx students overcame their anxieties, learned to freestyle and even starred in a music video filmed at their own school. Atlanta rapper Latto visited P.S. 369 Young Leaders Elementary school in Mott Haven to teach a class of…
Gothamist
Published 10 hours agoNYC school leaders say bus shortage could affect thousands of students
A school bus depot in Red Hook. The potential yellow bus shortage was announced shortly before classes begin on Sept. 10. [ more › ]