The Bronx Bronx County, New York
The Bronx: Borough of New York City, United States
About
The Bronx is a city located in the county of Bronx in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,387,709 and a population density of 9,376 people per km².
Geography
The Bronx is located at 40°50'59"N 73°51'59"W (40.8498500, -73.8664100). It has 3 neighbors: Manhattan, Queens and Westchester County.
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Official website of The Bronx
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The Bronx Quick Facts
| Population : | 1,455,720 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Bronx County |
| Postal code : | 10400–10499 |
| Area : | 148 km2 |
| Official name : | The Bronx |
| Named for : | Jonas Bronck |
| Altitude : | 295 feet / 90 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:00:36 (2nd August 2021) |
Rubén Díaz, Jr. ,
The Bronx has 3 neighbours.
- Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, United States
- Queens Queens is a city in Queens County, New York
- Westchester County county in New York, United States. Connector between New York City/Long Island and the rest of New York
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,387,709 | - | estimation process |
| 2011 | 1,395,933 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,407,939 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,418,733 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,455,444 | 2.52% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 1,455,720 | 0.02% | demographic balance |
People born in The Bronx (200)
People born in The Bronx, including puppeteer Richard Hunt, physician and biochemist Robert Lefkowitz, internet entrepreneur and businessman Larry Ellison, you can see a list of people who born in The Bronx.
- James Caan (American actor)
- Lauren Bacall (American actress and model)
- Robert Cloughen (American athlete)
- John E. Potter (American executive, 72nd United States Postmaster General)
- Kemba Walker (American basketball player)
- Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (American astronomer and photographer)
- Kevin Mitchell (American ice hockey defenceman)
- Paddy Chayefsky (American playwright, screenwriter and novelist)
- Carly Simon (American singer-songwriter, musician and author)
- Robert Marshak (American physicist)
- Anne Bancroft (American actress)
- Nine (American rapper)
- Hal Kant (American poker player)
- Percee P (hip hop artist from The South Bronx, New York City)
- Vanessa Williams (American actress, singer and former Miss America)
- Frankie Knuckles (DJ, Record Producer & Remixer)
- Stanley Milgram (American social psychologist)
- Phil Spector (American record producer, songwriter, and convicted murderer)
Schools
College & universities near The Bronx
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189477 | American Beauty School | Bronx (NY) | 10462 |
| 392354 | School of Professional Horticulture New York Botanical Garden | Bronx (NY) | 10458-5126 |
| 191241 | Fordham University | Bronx (NY) | 10458 |
| 193308 | Monroe College | Bronx (NY) | 10468 |
| 449311 | Brittany Beauty Academy | Bronx (NY) | 10458 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near The Bronx
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Other cities in Bronx County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Bronx County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham | 94,678 | |
| Kings Bridge | 75,132 | |
| Parkchester | 65,876 | |
| Wakefield | 52,201 | Section of the northern borough of the Bronx in New York City |
| Mott Haven | 51,450 | |
| Morris Heights | 40,982 | |
| Throgs Neck | 33,683 | |
| University Heights | 27,935 | |
| Hunts Point | 27,204 | |
| Unionport | 23,895 | |
| Van Nest | 23,700 | |
| Morrisania | 23,127 | |
| East Tremont | 22,886 | |
| Tremont | 22,870 | |
| Melrose | 22,470 | |
| Baychester | 16,274 |
Distance to Other Cities
The Bronx distances to largest New York cities