Population (2010 Estimate) 1,392,002
The Bronx is one of the five Boroughs that is located in New York City. It is home to near 1.4 million people according to the 2010 census and 2011 estimates. The population density in this city is 32,398 people per square mile. Europeans began to colonize The Bronx area in 1639. By 1790, the population had grown to 1,781. The Bronx officially became a borough in 1898. It had a population of 88,908 by that time.
January is typically the coldest month of the year in The Bronx. The high in January is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low is 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The Bronx typically experiences its hottest temperatures during the month of July. The average high in July is 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. July is also the wettest month of the year. The record low in The Bronx occurred in 1994. The temperature dropped to -3 degrees Fahrenheit. The record high occurred in 1966. The temperature rose to 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is estimated that nearly 62 percent of homes in The Bronx do not have cars. As a result of this, many of the residents use public transportation. This borough is served by six lines of the New York City Subway line. The Bronx also has several bus routes.
The Bronx has a total area of 57 square miles. Approximately 74 percent of The Bronx is made up of land, and 26 percent of the borough is made up of water. The highest elevation in The Bronx is 280 ft. The Bronx is located southwest of Manhattan, north of Westchester County and south of Queens County.
Approximately 53.5 percent of The Bronx is made up of Hispanics or Latinos. Non-Hispanic blacks make up approximately 30 percent of the population. Nearly 11 percent of the population is made up of non-Hispanic whites, 3.4 percent is made up of Asians, 1.2 percent is made up of mixed-race people and 0.6 percent is made up of people who are another race. The Bronx is the only borough where Hispanics make up the majority of the population.
Thirty-one percent of the households in The Bronx are made up of married couples. Thirty-two percent of the households are made up of non-families. Female-headed households make up thirty percent of the households in The Bronx. The median income for a female living in The Bronx is $29,429 per year. The median income for a male is $31,178. This borough’s per capita income is $13,959. The median income for a family in The Bronx is $30,682.
Public education in The Bronx is provided by the New York City Educational Department. It is estimated that 280,000 students attend a public school in The New York City Educational Department school system. The Bronx is also home to several private schools, including Fordham Preparatory School and St. Catherine High School.
Additionally, there are several universities and colleges located in The Bronx. Fordham University is one of the many higher educational institutions that is located in this borough. This school was first established in 1841. Today, it is attended by over 8,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students.
The Bronx is also home to The Bronx Community College of The City University of New York. This college was first established in 1957. There are a number of notable people who have graduated from The Bronx University Community College of The City University of New York, including Richard Carmona. Richard Carmona was the United States surgeon general from 2002 to 2006.
The Bronx is home to a number of attractions, which is why it is popular with tourists. One of the places that is popular with both residents and visitors is The Bronx Museum of Arts. This museum has a wide variety of activities for people of all ages. The Bronx Museum of Arts also features performances, guided tours and film screenings. This museum is open throughout the entire year.
The New York Botanical Garden is another one of the many popular attractions that is located in The Bronx. It has over 50 gardens. Not only is The New York Botanic Garden filled with beautiful gardens, but it also features special exhibits during select times of the year.
People who love animals should make sure that they pay a visit to The Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo has a wide variety of animals, including lemurs, lions, tigers and monkeys. This zoo also has separate exhibits for people who are fans of bugs and insects.
The Van Cortlandt Park is also a very popular attraction in The Bronx. This park is 1146 acres, and it has several playground areas, fountains, horse watering troughs and a golf course. Additionally, admission to The Van Cortlandt Park is free.
