District 16 Demographic Profile

nyc District 16 demographic profile — Census-based tables and charts.
Althea Stevens
Althea Stevens
District 16 Council Member (Bronx)
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District 16 Quick Facts

Median Household Income
$41,704±$3.0k
District 16
$41,704±$3.0k
New York City
$80,483±$601
Adults with a Disability
23.6%±1.3 pp
District 16
23.6%±1.3 pp
New York City
5.3%±0.1 pp
Commuters Use Mass Transit
67.0%±2.4 pp
District 16
67.0%±2.4 pp
New York City
44.0%±0.2 pp
Households in Single-Family Homes
2.8%±0.7 pp
District 16
2.8%±0.7 pp
New York City
16.3%±0.2 pp
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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 57.0% ±2.1 pp97,197 ±3,651
White 3.4% ±0.6 pp5,725 ±1,036
Black 35.6% ±2.5 pp60,617 ±4,269
Asian 0.9% ±0.3 pp1,486 ±480
Other or Multi-racial 3.2% ±0.9 pp5,393 ±1,466
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Hispanic 57.0%±2.1 pp 28.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +28.5% 6/51
White 3.4%±0.6 pp 31.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -27.6% 44/51
Black 35.6%±2.5 pp 20.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +15.2% 12/51
Asian 0.9%±0.3 pp 14.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.7% 51/51
Other or Multi-racial 3.2%±0.9 pp 5.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.3% 43/51
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 6.4% ±0.8 pp10,978 ±1,423
5-17 19.5% ±1.1 pp33,298 ±1,849
18-24 9.7% ±0.8 pp16,515 ±1,387
25-44 28.7% ±1.2 pp48,881 ±2,059
45-64 22.9% ±1.0 pp38,990 ±1,687
65-74 7.7% ±0.7 pp13,096 ±1,266
75-84 3.5% ±0.5 pp6,025 ±776
85+ 1.5% ±0.3 pp2,635 ±580
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.4%±0.8 pp 5.7%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.8% 11/51
5-17 19.5%±1.1 pp 14.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.0% 2/51
18-24 9.7%±0.8 pp 8.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.6% 6/51
25-44 28.7%±1.2 pp 30.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.0% 25/51
45-64 22.9%±1.0 pp 24.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.6% 38/51
65-74 7.7%±0.7 pp 9.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.8% 44/51
75-84 3.5%±0.5 pp 5.0%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.5% 42/51
85+ 1.5%±0.3 pp 2.1%±0.0 pp ▼ -0.5% 39/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

No HS diploma 29.4% ±1.8 pp33,607 ±2,015
HS diploma or GED 28.9% ±1.8 pp32,960 ±2,067
Some college education or associate's degree 24.4% ±1.7 pp27,900 ±1,950
Bachelor's degree 12.5% ±1.1 pp14,253 ±1,227
Graduate degree 4.8% ±0.7 pp5,459 ±793
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
No HS diploma 29.4%±1.8 pp 16.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.2% 7/51
HS diploma or GED 28.9%±1.8 pp 22.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +6.2% 13/51
Some college education or associate's degree 24.4%±1.7 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +14.1% 11/51
Bachelor's degree 12.5%±1.1 pp 24.0%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.5% 47/51
Graduate degree 4.8%±0.7 pp 17.7%±0.1 pp ▼ -12.9% 48/51
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Size

Average Household Size: 2.53 ±0.10
1 Person 55.2% ±1.2 pp35,926 ±754
2 Person 22.5% ±1.6 pp14,653 ±1,013
3 Person 14.0% ±1.3 pp9,108 ±875
4+ Person 8.2% ±1.0 pp5,344 ±649
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Household Size: 2.53 ±0.10
1 Person 55.2%±1.2 pp 33.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.4% 10/51
2 Person 22.5%±1.6 pp 29.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.7% 34/51
3 Person 14.0%±1.3 pp 15.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 39/51
4+ Person 8.2%±1.0 pp 21.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.0% 17/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Language Ability

Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 70.6% ±1.7 pp111,852 ±2,658
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 29.4% ±1.4 pp46,637 ±2,290
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 15.4% ±1.1 pp24,483 ±1,719
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.2% ±0.7 pp8,203 ±1,106
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Native Speaker or Reports Speaking English 'Very Well' 70.6%±1.7 pp 53.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +17.6% 38/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Very Well' 29.4%±1.4 pp 7.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +21.8% 14/51
Reports Speaking English Less than 'Well' 15.4%±1.1 pp 7.4%±0.1 pp ▲ +8.0% 13/51
Reports Speaking English 'Not at All' 5.2%±0.7 pp 3.2%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.0% 13/51
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Immigration

Nativity & Citizenship

Born in U.S. 64.1% ±1.8 pp109,249 ±3,006
Born Outside U.S. 35.9% ±1.6 pp61,169 ±2,737
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.4% ±1.1 pp33,064 ±1,955
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 16.5% ±1.4 pp28,105 ±2,383
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Born in U.S. 64.1%±1.8 pp 63.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +0.7% 26/51
Born Outside U.S. 35.9%±1.6 pp 36.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.7% 26/51
↳ Naturalized Citizen 19.4%±1.1 pp 21.5%±0.1 pp ▼ -2.1% 31/51
↳ Not a U.S. Citizen 16.5%±1.4 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.4% 13/51
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: 35.9%±1.7 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,144±3,485
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (49.5%)±3.0 ppDominican Republic (30,268)±1,824
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ghana (9.6%)±2.9 ppGhana (5,880)±1,785
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (8.1%)±2.0 ppMexico (4,975)±1,218
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 16 New York City
Total Foreign Born 35.9% ±1.7 pp61,144 36.6% ±0.2 pp3,106,148
Most Common Country of Origin Dominican Republic (49.5%)±3.0 ppDominican Republic (30,268)±1,824 Dominican Republic (12.9%)±0.3 ppDominican Republic (399,232)
Second Most Common Country of Origin Ghana (9.6%)±2.9 ppGhana (5,880)±1,785 China / Hong Kong (12.0%)±0.2 ppChina / Hong Kong (372,410)
Third Most Common Country of Origin Mexico (8.1%)±2.0 ppMexico (4,975)±1,218 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: 35.9% ±1.6 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,144±3,485
Entered 2010+ 36.0% ±3.3 pp22,010 ±2,000
Entered 2000-2009 23.2% ±2.0 pp14,196 ±1,254
Entered 1990-1999 20.8% ±1.6 pp12,736 ±1,002
Entered Pre-1990 20.0% ±1.7 pp12,228 ±1,040
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Total Foreign Born: 35.9% ±1.6 ppTotal Foreign Born: 61,144±3,485
Entered 2010+ 36.0%±3.3 pp 29.6%±0.4 pp ▲ +6.4% 10/51
Entered 2000-2009 23.2%±2.0 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.6% 14/51
Entered 1990-1999 20.8%±1.6 pp 21.3%±0.3 pp ▼ -0.5% 27/51
Entered Pre-1990 20.0%±1.7 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.5% 47/51
Universe: Foreign-born population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Economic Status

Household Income

Median Household Income: $41,704 ±$3,024
Less than $25k 36.0% ±2.6 pp23,386 ±1,673
$25k-$50k 22.1% ±2.2 pp14,382 ±1,436
$50k-$75k 17.0% ±1.7 pp11,070 ±1,117
$75k-$100k 9.5% ±1.5 pp6,176 ±949
$100k-$150k 9.2% ±1.2 pp5,993 ±777
$150k+ 6.2% ±1.0 pp4,024 ±630
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Household Income: $41,704 ±$3,024
Less than $25k 36.0%±2.6 pp 19.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.5% 5/51
$25k-$50k 22.1%±2.2 pp 15.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.2% 2/51
$50k-$75k 17.0%±1.7 pp 13.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.0% 2/51
$75k-$100k 9.5%±1.5 pp 10.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.3% 38/51
$100k-$150k 9.2%±1.2 pp 15.1%±0.2 pp ▼ -5.9% 49/51
$150k+ 6.2%±1.0 pp 26.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -20.4% 50/51
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 34.4% ±2.6 pp58,622 ±4,395
Below 200% Poverty Line 57.0% ±3.1 pp97,096 ±5,247
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 16.5% ±1.6 pp28,204 ±2,804
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 34.4%±2.6 pp 17.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +16.5% 3/51
Below 200% Poverty Line 57.0%±3.1 pp 34.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +22.5% 5/51
Below 50% of Poverty Line (Deep Poverty) 16.5%±1.6 pp 8.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.8% 5/51
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 74.3% ±2.0 pp54,475 ±1,470
↳ Employed 65.2% ±2.2 pp47,789 ±1,593
↳ Unemployed 9.0% ±1.4 pp6,619 ±1,006
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.2% ±1.8 pp
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 25.7% ±5.6 pp18,805 ±4,101
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Employed or Actively Looking for Work 74.3%±2.0 pp 63.2%±0.2 pp ▲ +11.1% 49/51
↳ Employed 65.2%±2.2 pp 58.1%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.2% 50/51
↳ Unemployed 9.0%±1.4 pp 8.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.0% 7/51
↳ Unemployment Rate (not working but actively looking for work) 12.2%±1.8 pp 8.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.1% 3/51
Neither Working nor Looking for Work 25.7%±5.6 pp 36.8%±0.7 pp ▼ -11.1% 3/51
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 18.7% ±1.1 pp31,870 ±1,850
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.2% ±1.5 pp29,384 ±485
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.8% ±2.0 pp2,486 ±653
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 school 18.7%±1.1 pp 14.0% ▲ +4.7% 3/51
Public School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Public School 92.2%±1.5 pp 80.3% ▲ +11.9% 8/51
Private School (Among K-12 Enrollees)Private School 7.8%±2.0 pp 19.7% ▼ -11.9% 44/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

College Enrollment

Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.7% ±0.8 pp11,379 ±1,284
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 68.4% ±4.0 pp7,782 ±457
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 31.6% ±6.6 pp3,597 ±754
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Grad School 6.7%±0.8 pp 7.0% ▼ -0.3% 22/51
Public College or University (Among College Enrollees)Public College or University 68.4%±4.0 pp 55.1% ▲ +13.3% 12/51
Private College or University (Among College Enrollees)Private College or University 31.6%±6.6 pp 44.9% ▼ -13.3% 40/51
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Student Technology

K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.6% ±2.5 pp2,768 ±711
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.0% ±3.2 pp2,016 ±917
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 16 City Difference Rank
K-12 Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 9.6%±2.5 pp 7.1%±0.3 pp ▲ +2.4% 6/51
College Students Lacking Computer and/or Internet 7.0%±3.2 pp 5.5%±0.4 pp ▲ +1.5% 12/51
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 7.0% ±0.9 pp4,540 ±610
Renter Occupied 93.0% ±1.2 pp60,588 ±791
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Owner Occupied 7.0%±0.9 pp 32.8% ▼ -25.8% 49/51
Renter Occupied 93.0%±1.2 pp 67.2% ▲ +25.8% 3/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Years in Current Residence

Median Years in Residence: 12.8 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 3.2% ±0.8 pp5,514 ±1,418
3–5 years 10.4% ±1.2 pp17,736 ±2,102
6–13 years 42.9% ±2.3 pp73,038 ±3,928
14–33 years 34.2% ±2.6 pp58,224 ±4,403
34+ years 9.3% ±1.2 pp15,907 ±2,053
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Years in Residence: 12.8 ±0.6 yr
0–2 years 3.2%±0.8 pp 3.9%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.6% 28/51
3–5 years 10.4%±1.2 pp 18.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.0% 50/51
6–13 years 42.9%±2.3 pp 37.5%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.4% 4/51
14–33 years 34.2%±2.6 pp 28.4%±0.3 pp ▲ +5.8% 6/51
34+ years 9.3%±1.2 pp 11.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.6% 39/51
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 2.4% ±0.6 pp1,586 ±379
Occupied Housing Units 97.6% ±0.7 pp65,031 ±465
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Vacant Housing Units 2.4%±0.6 pp 9.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -7.0% 51/51
Occupied Housing Units 97.6%±0.7 pp 90.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +7.0% 1/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Age

Median Year Built: 1960 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 30.4% ±1.9 pp20,248 ±1,299
1940-2009 62.2% ±3.0 pp41,429 ±1,992
2010+ 7.4% ±1.1 pp4,940 ±750
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Median Year Built: 1960 ±3 yr
Pre-1940 30.4%±1.9 pp 38.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -7.8% 34/51
1940-2009 62.2%±3.0 pp 55.0%±0.4 pp ▲ +7.2% 20/51
2010+ 7.4%±1.1 pp 6.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 17/51
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 2.8% ±0.7 pp1,880 ±451
2 to 4 Units 5.9% ±1.0 pp3,939 ±669
5 to 19 Units 11.3% ±1.3 pp7,521 ±874
20+ Units 79.9% ±2.9 pp53,233 ±1,922
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Single-Family 2.8%±0.7 pp 16.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -13.4% 41/51
2 to 4 Units 5.9%±1.0 pp 21.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -15.4% 43/51
5 to 19 Units 11.3%±1.3 pp 13.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 23/51
20+ Units 79.9%±2.9 pp 48.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +31.0% 5/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Bedrooms

Studio 13.0% ±1.4 pp8,643 ±924
1 Bedroom 34.5% ±2.4 pp22,985 ±1,583
2 Bedrooms 34.6% ±2.1 pp23,039 ±1,401
3 Bedrooms 15.5% ±1.6 pp10,336 ±1,034
4 Bedrooms 2.0% ±0.6 pp1,318 ±388
5+ Bedrooms 0.4% ±0.3 pp296 ±182
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Studio 13.0%±1.4 pp 9.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.4% 9/51
1 Bedroom 34.5%±2.4 pp 29.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +5.1% 15/51
2 Bedrooms 34.6%±2.1 pp 31.6%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.0% 18/51
3 Bedrooms 15.5%±1.6 pp 21.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.4% 37/51
4 Bedrooms 2.0%±0.6 pp 5.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -3.4% 47/51
5+ Bedrooms 0.4%±0.3 pp 2.2%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.7% 50/51
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Cost Burden

Housing Costs <20% of Income 22.4% ±1.9 pp14,591 ±1,233
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.1% ±1.8 pp12,411 ±1,148
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 58.5% ±2.2 pp38,028 ±1,445
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 36.1% ±2.0 pp23,506 ±1,332
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Housing Costs <20% of Income 22.4%±1.9 pp 24.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -2.0% 49/51
Housing Costs 20-30% of Income 19.1%±1.8 pp 20.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.7% 37/51
Housing Costs 30%+ of Income (Cost Burdened) 58.5%±2.2 pp 49.8%±0.3 pp ▲ +8.7% 4/51
Housing Costs 50%+ of Income (Severely Cost Burdened) 36.1%±2.0 pp 27.5%±0.2 pp ▲ +8.6% 4/51
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 $1,199 ±$94
Median Rent + Utilities $1,357 ±$106
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group (Median Rent); Census Tract (Median Rent Plus Utilities) · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Ward 16 City (Avg) Difference
Median Rent $1,199 ±$94 $1,782 ±$7 -$583
Median Rent + Utilities $1,357 ±$106 $1,911 ±$7 -$554
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 53.1% ±2.5 pp35,364 ±1,668
Electricity 21.0% ±1.7 pp14,010 ±1,137
Other 25.9% ±2.0 pp17,244 ±1,340
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Natural Gas 53.1%±2.5 pp 64.4%±0.2 pp ▼ -11.4% 40/51
Electricity 21.0%±1.7 pp 16.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.2% 13/51
Other 25.9%±2.0 pp 18.7%±0.2 pp ▲ +7.1% 10/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Transportation

Commute Mode

Drives Alone 15.4% ±1.8 pp12,617 ±1,501
Carpools 3.8% ±0.8 pp3,138 ±681
Public Transit 67.0% ±2.4 pp54,780 ±1,943
Walks 8.5% ±1.4 pp6,919 ±1,183
Bikes 0.4% ±0.3 pp331 ±265
Other 2.1% ±0.6 pp1,686 ±519
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 16 City Difference Rank
Drives Alone 15.4%±1.8 pp 21.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -6.1% 37/51
Carpools 3.8%±0.8 pp 4.3%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.5% 33/51
Public Transit 67.0%±2.4 pp 44.0%±0.2 pp ▲ +23.0% 7/51
Walks 8.5%±1.4 pp 9.2%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.8% 23/51
Bikes 0.4%±0.3 pp 1.6%±0.1 pp ▼ -1.2% 42/51
Other 2.1%±0.6 pp 2.4%±0.1 pp ▼ -0.4% 9/51
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: 43 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9% ±1.6 pp8,090 ±1,289
15-29 Minutes 15.7% ±1.7 pp12,830 ±1,369
30-44 Minutes 25.4% ±2.3 pp20,777 ±1,862
45-59 Minutes 20.2% ±1.9 pp16,506 ±1,570
60+ Minutes 28.8% ±2.4 pp23,598 ±1,926
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Travel Time: 43 min ±1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 9.9%±1.6 pp 9.9%±0.2 pp ▼ -0.0% 22/51
15-29 Minutes 15.7%±1.7 pp 21.5%±0.3 pp ▼ -5.8% 44/51
30-44 Minutes 25.4%±2.3 pp 27.4%±0.3 pp ▼ -2.0% 29/51
45-59 Minutes 20.2%±1.9 pp 15.9%±0.2 pp ▲ +4.3% 10/51
60+ Minutes 28.8%±2.4 pp 25.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +3.5% 27/51
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Vehicle Availability

Average Vehicles per Household: 0.18 ±0.02
0 Car Households 76.3% ±2.3 pp49,592 ±1,499
1 Car Households 19.4% ±1.7 pp12,612 ±1,096
2+ Car Households 4.3% ±0.9 pp2,827 ±617
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household: 0.18 ±0.02
0 Car Households 76.3%±2.3 pp 55.3%±0.3 pp ▲ +20.9% 7/51
1 Car Households 19.4%±1.7 pp 31.9%±0.3 pp ▼ -12.5% 47/51
2+ Car Households 4.3%±0.9 pp 12.8%±0.2 pp ▼ -8.4% 38/51
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Technology Access

Computer Access

No Computer or Smartphone 7.1% ±1.1 pp4,617 ±716
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 23.3% ±2.3 pp15,172 ±1,524
Desktop or Laptop 61.0% ±2.0 pp39,696 ±1,317
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 7.1%±1.1 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +1.8% 7/51
Only Smartphone (no laptop or desktop) 23.3%±2.3 pp 10.4%±0.2 pp ▲ +13.0% 1/51
Desktop or Laptop 61.0%±2.0 pp 84.3%±0.2 pp ▼ -23.3% 48/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Internet Access

Internet Access 89.0% ±1.7 pp57,898 ±1,133
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.5% ±1.6 pp10,754 ±1,026
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.8% ±1.0 pp3,117 ±621
No Internet Access 11.0% ±1.5 pp7,133 ±967
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Internet Access 89.0%±1.7 pp 90.6%±0.2 pp ▼ -1.6% 48/51
↳ Cellular data plan only 16.5%±1.6 pp 13.8%±0.2 pp ▲ +2.8% 15/51
↳ No internet subscription, but has access 4.8%±1.0 pp 2.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.7% 1/51
No Internet Access 11.0%±1.5 pp 7.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.7% 4/51
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Uninsured (Total) 6.9% ±0.8 pp11,791 ±1,430
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.7% ±1.3 pp6,387 ±2,188
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 9.4% ±1.3 pp16,020 ±2,153
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.0% ±1.0 pp3,393 ±1,719
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
Uninsured (Total) 6.9%±0.8 pp 6.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.6% 17/51
Uninsured (Under 19) 3.7%±1.3 pp 2.3%±0.2 pp ▲ +1.4% 6/51
Uninsured (Ages 19-64) 9.4%±1.3 pp 9.0%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.4% 20/51
Uninsured (Ages 65+) 2.0%±1.0 pp 1.5%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.5% 15/51
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% ±1.3 pp40,275 ±2,288
Ambulatory Disability 14.8% ±1.1 pp25,182 ±1,865
Hearing Disability 3.0% ±0.6 pp5,162 ±1,105
Vision Disability 6.4% ±0.8 pp10,950 ±1,368
Cognitive Disability 8.7% ±0.9 pp14,864 ±1,562
Self-Care Disability 5.9% ±0.7 pp10,013 ±1,274
Independent Living Disability 11.0% ±1.1 pp18,707 ±1,794
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population, 18+ (excludes people in correctional facilities and nursing homes) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Ward 16 City Difference Rank
At Least One Disability 23.6%±1.3 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +18.3% 2/51
Ambulatory Disability 14.8%±1.1 pp 8.9%±0.1 pp ▲ +5.9% 2/51
Hearing Disability 3.0%±0.6 pp 2.8%±0.1 pp ▲ +0.2% 20/51
Vision Disability 6.4%±0.8 pp 3.1%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.3% 3/51
Cognitive Disability 8.7%±0.9 pp 5.3%±0.1 pp ▲ +3.5% 4/51
Self-Care Disability 5.9%±0.7 pp 3.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +2.2% 3/51
Independent Living Disability 11.0%±1.1 pp 6.6%±0.1 pp ▲ +4.4% 3/51
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.