District 15 Demographic Profile

nyc District 15 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Oswald Feliz
Oswald Feliz
District 15 Council Member (Bronx)
District 15 Map
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District 15 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$38,616±$2.6k
District 15
$38,616±$2.6k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
23.6%±1.2 pp
District 15
23.6%±1.2 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
62.6%±2.4 pp
District 15
62.6%±2.4 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
4.0%±0.8 pp
District 15
4.0%±0.8 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 65.0% ±1.8 pp108,120 ±3,033
White 5.1% ±0.6 pp8,565 ±1,015
Black 25.9% ±1.8 pp43,035 ±3,066
Asian 1.3% ±0.3 pp2,168 ±516
Other or Multi-racial 2.7% ±0.6 pp4,480 ±920
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 65.0%±1.8 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +36.5% 5/51
White 5.1%±0.6 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -25.8% 42/51
Black 25.9%±1.8 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.5% 16/51
Asian 1.3%±0.3 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.3% 49/51
Other or Multi-racial 2.7%±0.6 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.8% 46/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.

Age Distribution

Under 5 6.6% ±0.7 pp11,062 ±1,188
5-17 19.2% ±1.0 pp31,912 ±1,658
18-24 11.3% ±0.7 pp18,761 ±1,175
25-44 28.1% ±1.0 pp46,832 ±1,588
45-64 22.3% ±0.9 pp37,059 ±1,512
65-74 7.7% ±0.7 pp12,874 ±1,096
75-84 3.5% ±0.5 pp5,873 ±760
85+ 1.2% ±0.2 pp1,995 ±410
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.6%±0.7 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 7/51
5-17 19.2%±1.0 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.7% 4/51
18-24 11.3%±0.7 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.2% 3/51
25-44 28.1%±1.0 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.6% 27/51
45-64 22.3%±0.9 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.2% 42/51
65-74 7.7%±0.7 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 41/51
75-84 3.5%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 43/51
85+ 1.2%±0.2 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.9% 46/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 29.5% ±1.5 pp32,828 ±1,701
HS diploma or GED 30.3% ±1.5 pp33,829 ±1,666
Some college education or associate's degree 25.0% ±1.4 pp27,859 ±1,596
Bachelor's degree 10.4% ±1.0 pp11,547 ±1,140
Graduate degree 4.8% ±0.8 pp5,403 ±913
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 29.5%±1.5 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.3% 6/51
HS diploma or GED 30.3%±1.5 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.7% 8/51
Some college education or associate's degree 25.0%±1.4 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.6% 8/51
Bachelor's degree 10.4%±1.0 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.6% 51/51
Graduate degree 4.8%±0.8 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -12.8% 47/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.49 ±0.08
1 Person 55.0% ±1.0 pp34,516 ±630
2 Person 21.9% ±1.3 pp13,765 ±810
3 Person 14.4% ±1.1 pp9,062 ±682
4+ Person 8.6% ±1.0 pp5,400 ±645
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.49 ±0.08
1 Person 55.0%±1.0 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.2% 15/51
2 Person 21.9%±1.3 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.2% 38/51
3 Person 14.4%±1.1 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 34/51
4+ Person 8.6%±1.0 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.6% 12/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 67.4% ±1.3 pp104,216 ±2,086
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 32.6% ±1.4 pp50,505 ±2,203
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 20.2% ±1.1 pp31,267 ±1,763
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 8.2% ±0.8 pp12,740 ±1,277
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 67.4%±1.3 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.4% 43/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 32.6%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +25.0% 9/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 20.2%±1.1 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +12.8% 8/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 8.2%±0.8 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.1% 7/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 62.8% ±1.6 pp104,505 ±2,690
Born Outside U.S. 37.2% ±1.5 pp61,862 ±2,503
↳ Naturalized Citizen 18.0% ±1.0 pp29,897 ±1,688
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 19.2% ±1.4 pp31,965 ±2,270
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 62.8%±1.6 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.6% 30/51
Born Outside U.S. 37.2%±1.5 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 22/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 18.0%±1.0 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.6% 33/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 19.2%±1.4 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 8/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.

Foreign Born: Top Countries of Origin

Total Foreign Born: 37.2%±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,669±3,033
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (52.4%)±2.9 ppDominican Republic (32,298)±1,795
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (9.3%)±1.8 ppMexico (5,736)±1,137
Third Most Common Country of Origin Ghana (7.6%)±1.8 ppGhana (4,708)±1,122
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 15 New York City
Total Foreign Born 37.2% ±1.4 pp61,669 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (52.4%)±2.9 ppDominican Republic (32,298)±1,795 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (9.3%)±1.8 ppMexico (5,736)±1,137 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Ghana (7.6%)±1.8 ppGhana (4,708)±1,122 Jamaica (5.2%)±0.1 ppJamaica (161,534)
Note: New York City column shows the citywide share of foreign-born residents from the same country as each ward rank.
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Foreign Born: Year Entered U.S.

Total Foreign Born: 37.1% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,670±3,033
Entered 2010+ 39.8% ±3.1 pp24,616 ±1,904
Entered 2000-2009 23.9% ±2.0 pp14,799 ±1,222
Entered 1990-1999 17.0% ±1.4 pp10,540 ±871
Entered Pre-1990 19.2% ±1.6 pp11,907 ±1,003
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 37.1% ±1.4 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,670±3,033
Entered 2010+ 39.8%±3.1 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +10.2% 3/51
Entered 2000-2009 23.9%±2.0 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.4% 10/51
Entered 1990-1999 17.0%±1.4 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.3% 47/51
Entered Pre-1990 19.2%±1.6 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.2% 51/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $38,616 ±$2,645
Less than $25k 39.1% ±2.4 pp24,515 ±1,496
$25k-$50k 21.8% ±1.7 pp13,691 ±1,098
$50k-$75k 15.1% ±1.6 pp9,446 ±1,007
$75k-$100k 8.7% ±1.2 pp5,466 ±737
$100k-$150k 9.3% ±1.2 pp5,805 ±753
$150k+ 6.1% ±1.0 pp3,821 ±621
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $38,616 ±$2,645
Less than $25k 39.1%±2.4 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +19.6% 3/51
$25k-$50k 21.8%±1.7 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.9% 3/51
$50k-$75k 15.1%±1.6 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.0% 13/51
$75k-$100k 8.7%±1.2 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.1% 42/51
$100k-$150k 9.3%±1.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.9% 48/51
$150k+ 6.1%±1.0 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -20.5% 51/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Poverty Status

Below Poverty Line 34.3% ±2.2 pp57,001 ±3,618
Below 200% Poverty Line 60.0% ±2.8 pp99,768 ±4,632
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 17.3% ±1.7 pp28,738 ±2,848
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 34.3%±2.2 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.4% 4/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 60.0%±2.8 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +25.5% 2/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 17.3%±1.7 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.5% 4/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: See more details about how poverty is defined and measured.

Employment Status

Employed or Actively Looking for Work 75.9% ±1.7 pp54,300 ±1,236
↳ Employed 66.2% ±1.9 pp47,357 ±1,355
↳ Unemployed 9.6% ±1.1 pp6,848 ±805
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.6% ±1.5 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.1% ±5.0 pp17,238 ±3,568
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 75.9%±1.7 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.7% 48/51
↳ Employed 66.2%±1.9 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.1% 48/51
↳ Unemployed 9.6%±1.1 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.5% 2/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.6%±1.5 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.6% 2/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 24.1%±5.0 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -12.7% 4/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Common reasons for not working nor looking for work include caregiving responsibilities, disability, discouraged workers who have stopped looking, or other reasons.

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

Enrolled in K-12 school 18.0% ±1.0 pp30,015 ±1,608
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 94.6% ±1.4 pp28,409 ±426
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 5.4% ±1.4 pp1,607 ±409
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 18.0%±1.0 pp 14.0% ▲ +4.0% 4/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 94.6%±1.4 pp 80.3% ▲ +14.4% 3/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 5.4%±1.4 pp 19.7% ▼ -14.4% 49/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 8.3% ±0.6 pp13,731 ±1,024
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 53.7% ±4.5 pp7,380 ±624
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 46.3% ±3.4 pp6,351 ±471
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 8.3%±0.6 pp 7.0% ▲ +1.3% 5/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 53.7%±4.5 pp 55.1% ▼ -1.3% 36/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 46.3%±3.4 pp 44.9% ▲ +1.3% 16/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0% ±1.4 pp1,705 ±385
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.1% ±3.6 pp2,286 ±1,010
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 6.0%±1.4 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▼ -1.1% 15/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 8.1%±3.6 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +2.6% 7/51
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

Owner Occupied 5.7% ±0.8 pp3,582 ±511
Renter Occupied 94.3% ±0.8 pp58,903 ±499
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 5.7%±0.8 pp 32.8% ▼ -27.1% 51/51
Renter Occupied 94.3%±0.8 pp 67.2% ▲ +27.1% 1/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 11.1 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 4.5% ±0.9 pp7,414 ±1,477
3–5 years 13.8% ±1.3 pp22,971 ±2,178
6–13 years 46.2% ±2.3 pp76,816 ±3,846
14–33 years 28.9% ±1.8 pp48,056 ±3,070
34+ years 6.7% ±1.0 pp11,110 ±1,617
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 11.1 ±0.5 yr
0–2 years 4.5%±0.9 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 15/51
3–5 years 13.8%±1.3 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.6% 35/51
6–13 years 46.2%±2.3 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.7% 2/51
14–33 years 28.9%±1.8 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +0.5% 33/51
34+ years 6.7%±1.0 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.2% 50/51
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details.

Housing Vacancy Rate

Vacant Housing Units 4.5% ±0.7 pp2,978 ±459
Occupied Housing Units 95.5% ±0.8 pp62,743 ±534
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 4.5%±0.7 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -4.8% 45/51
Occupied Housing Units 95.5%±0.8 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.8% 7/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1959 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 41.2% ±2.1 pp27,048 ±1,366
1940-2009 49.0% ±2.4 pp32,213 ±1,570
2010+ 9.8% ±1.1 pp6,461 ±735
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1959 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 41.2%±2.1 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 19/51
1940-2009 49.0%±2.4 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▼ -6.0% 33/51
2010+ 9.8%±1.1 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.0% 7/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people don’t know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact. Medians are also approximated via unit-level averages; see methodology page for more details.

Units in Structure

Single-Family 4.0% ±0.8 pp2,616 ±503
2 to 4 Units 10.6% ±1.2 pp6,955 ±793
5 to 19 Units 15.6% ±1.4 pp10,222 ±925
20+ Units 69.6% ±2.4 pp45,752 ±1,551
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 4.0%±0.8 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -12.3% 38/51
2 to 4 Units 10.6%±1.2 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -10.7% 39/51
5 to 19 Units 15.6%±1.4 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.2% 17/51
20+ Units 69.6%±2.4 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +20.7% 12/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 9.2% ±1.0 pp6,037 ±686
1 Bedroom 35.0% ±1.7 pp22,993 ±1,144
2 Bedrooms 36.0% ±2.1 pp23,669 ±1,387
3 Bedrooms 15.0% ±1.3 pp9,835 ±887
4 Bedrooms 3.7% ±0.8 pp2,450 ±502
5+ Bedrooms 1.1% ±0.4 pp737 ±288
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Studio 9.2%±1.0 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 20/51
1 Bedroom 35.0%±1.7 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.6% 14/51
2 Bedrooms 36.0%±2.1 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.4% 13/51
3 Bedrooms 15.0%±1.3 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.9% 39/51
4 Bedrooms 3.7%±0.8 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.6% 34/51
5+ Bedrooms 1.1%±0.4 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.0% 38/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 20.5% ±1.7 pp12,853 ±1,082
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.6% ±1.6 pp12,320 ±973
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 59.9% ±2.0 pp37,569 ±1,233
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 36.9% ±1.7 pp23,152 ±1,086
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 20.5%±1.7 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -3.9% 51/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.6%±1.6 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.2% 32/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 59.9%±2.0 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +10.1% 3/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 36.9%±1.7 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +9.4% 3/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments and utilities. A household spending 30% or more of income on housing is considered cost burdened.

Rents and Utilities

Median Rent $1,253 ±$98
Median Rent + Utilities $1,389 ±$114
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 15 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,253 ±$98 $1,782 ±$7 -$528
Median Rent + Utilities $1,389 ±$114 $1,911 ±$7 -$522
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Medians are approximated via unit-level averages. See methodology page for more details. See also more info on why ACS-reported rent measures can be lower than other sources.

Home Heating Source

Natural Gas 44.7% ±2.0 pp29,393 ±1,299
Electricity 17.9% ±1.4 pp11,783 ±932
Other 37.3% ±2.4 pp24,545 ±1,557
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 44.7%±2.0 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -19.7% 48/51
Electricity 17.9%±1.4 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.1% 18/51
Other 37.3%±2.4 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.6% 1/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 17.5% ±1.7 pp13,981 ±1,348
Carpools 4.0% ±1.0 pp3,208 ±793
Public Transit 62.6% ±2.4 pp49,992 ±1,896
Walks 12.1% ±1.5 pp9,665 ±1,183
Bikes 1.3% ±0.6 pp1,074 ±443
Other 0.9% ±0.4 pp754 ±323
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 17.5%±1.7 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -4.0% 33/51
Carpools 4.0%±1.0 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.3% 31/51
Public Transit 62.6%±2.4 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +18.6% 15/51
Walks 12.1%±1.5 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.9% 17/51
Bikes 1.3%±0.6 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.2% 27/51
Other 0.9%±0.4 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 47/51
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Travel Time to Work

Average Travel Time: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.6% ±1.5 pp10,092 ±1,175
15-29 Minutes 17.9% ±1.8 pp14,302 ±1,453
30-44 Minutes 22.9% ±2.0 pp18,259 ±1,635
45-59 Minutes 16.5% ±1.5 pp13,144 ±1,188
60+ Minutes 30.1% ±1.9 pp24,059 ±1,496
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 42 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 12.6%±1.5 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.7% 10/51
15-29 Minutes 17.9%±1.8 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -3.6% 30/51
30-44 Minutes 22.9%±2.0 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -4.5% 37/51
45-59 Minutes 16.5%±1.5 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.6% 25/51
60+ Minutes 30.1%±1.9 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.8% 26/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.19 ±0.02
0 Car Households 72.8% ±1.8 pp45,646 ±1,160
1 Car Households 22.7% ±1.8 pp14,260 ±1,129
2+ Car Households 4.5% ±0.9 pp2,837 ±535
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.19 ±0.02
0 Car Households 72.8%±1.8 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +17.4% 14/51
1 Car Households 22.7%±1.8 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -9.2% 39/51
2+ Car Households 4.5%±0.9 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.2% 36/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 6.5% ±0.9 pp4,047 ±552
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 23.3% ±1.8 pp14,600 ±1,152
Desktop or Laptop 57.9% ±2.0 pp36,350 ±1,280
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 6.5%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.1% 9/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 23.3%±1.8 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +12.9% 2/51
Desktop or Laptop 57.9%±2.0 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -26.4% 50/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 89.8% ±1.7 pp56,331 ±1,039
↳ Cellular data plan only 20.3% ±1.6 pp12,706 ±1,026
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.5% ±0.6 pp1,597 ±367
No Internet Access 10.2% ±1.2 pp6,412 ±749
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 89.8%±1.7 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 47/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 20.3%±1.6 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.5% 9/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 2.5%±0.6 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 13/51
No Internet Access 10.2%±1.2 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.9% 5/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 7.7% ±0.7 pp12,846 ±1,238
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.1% ±0.7 pp3,485 ±1,190
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 11.4% ±1.2 pp18,916 ±1,961
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.2% ±1.1 pp3,740 ±1,791
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 7.7%±0.7 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.4% 12/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 2.1%±0.7 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.2% 29/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 11.4%±1.2 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.4% 11/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.2%±1.1 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.7% 11/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability Status

At Least One Disability 23.6% ±1.2 pp39,314 ±1,984
Ambulatory Disability 13.2% ±0.9 pp21,890 ±1,521
Hearing Disability 3.1% ±0.5 pp5,143 ±865
Vision Disability 9.6% ±0.9 pp16,027 ±1,431
Cognitive Disability 9.1% ±0.8 pp15,133 ±1,407
Self-Care Disability 5.4% ±0.6 pp9,020 ±1,054
Independent Living Disability 9.9% ±0.8 pp16,447 ±1,351
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 15 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 23.6%±1.2 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +18.3% 3/51
Ambulatory Disability 13.2%±0.9 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.3% 4/51
Hearing Disability 3.1%±0.5 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.3% 17/51
Vision Disability 9.6%±0.9 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +6.5% 2/51
Cognitive Disability 9.1%±0.8 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.8% 3/51
Self-Care Disability 5.4%±0.6 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 5/51
Independent Living Disability 9.9%±0.8 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.3% 5/51
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Note: Categories are not mutually exclusive.