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. After 6 years in 2016 city had an estimated population of 1,455,720 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1897.
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
The Bronx Quick Facts
| Population : | 1,455,720 (2016) |
| 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 : | 05:41:17 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 9,836 Pop. per km² as of 2016 |
| Population growth : | 4.67% (2010-2016) |
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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
The population of The Bronx increased by 4.67% in 6 years.
| 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) he was born in 26/05/1940
- Lauren Bacall (American actress and model) she was born in 16/09/1924
- Robert Cloughen (American athlete) he was born in 26/01/1889
- John E. Potter (American executive, 72nd United States Postmaster General) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Kemba Walker (American basketball player) he was born in 08/05/1990
- Lewis Morris Rutherfurd (American astronomer and photographer) he was born in 25/11/1816
- Kevin Mitchell (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 05/06/1980
- Paddy Chayefsky (American playwright, screenwriter and novelist) he was born in 29/01/1923
- Carly Simon (American singer-songwriter, musician and author) she was born in 25/06/1945
- Robert Marshak (American physicist) he was born in 11/10/1916
- Anne Bancroft (American actress) she was born in 17/09/1931
- Nine (American rapper) he was born in 19/09/1969
- Hal Kant (American poker player) he was born in 29/07/1931
- Percee P (hip hop artist from The South Bronx, New York City) he was born in 09/07/1969
- Vanessa Williams (American actress, singer and former Miss America) she was born in 18/03/1963
- Frankie Knuckles (DJ, Record Producer & Remixer) he was born in 18/01/1955
- Stanley Milgram (American social psychologist) he was born in 15/08/1933
- Phil Spector (American record producer, songwriter, and convicted murderer) he was born in 26/12/1939
Schools in The Bronx
College & universities near The Bronx, NY
| 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, NY
| 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 |
Post offices near The Bronx
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Post Office | Bronx (NY) | 10462 |
| Morris Park Post Office | Bronx (NY) | 10461 |
| West Farm Post Office | Bronx (NY) | 10460 |
| Esplanad Post Office | Bronx (NY) | 10469 |
| Mount Carmel Post Office | Bronx (NY) | 10458 |
Other places with the same name (1)
Other cities in Bronx County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Bronx County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 52,201 | Section of the northern borough of the Bronx in New York City |
| Eastchester | 5,000 | Town in Westchester County, New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
The Bronx distances to largest New York cities