New York

Bronx

1,472,654
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Bronx

Bronx, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 732,016. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,472,654.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Pell's Point, Battle of Pelham, Skirmish at Kingsbridge (1776), and 85 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,472,654
20101,385,108
20001,332,650
19901,203,789
19801,168,972
19701,471,701
19601,424,815
19501,451,277
19401,394,711
19301,265,258
1920732,016
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Bronx

Military engagements that took place in Bronx, New York.

Action at Pell's Point
1776
Battle of Pelham
1776
Skirmish at Kingsbridge (1776)
1776
Battle of Pelham (Pell's Point)
1776
Battle of Fort Independence (Bronx)
1777
Skirmish at Fort Independence (Kingsbridge)
1777
Battle of Kingsbridge (Fort Independence)
1781

Historic places in Bronx

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bronx, New York.

Sunnyslope
New York
New York Botanical Gardens
New York
Van Cortlandt, Frederick, House
New York
Fort Schuyler
New York
Fonthill Castle and the Administration Building of the College of Mount St. Vincent
New York
United Workers Cooperatives
New York
US Post Office-Morrisania
New York
Westchester Square Station (Dual System IRT)
Bronx
48th Police Precinct Station
New York
Park Plaza Apartments
New York
Bartow-Pell Mansion and Carriage House
New York
Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir
Bronx
Pelham Parkway Station (Dual System IRT)
Bronx
St. Anselm's Roman Catholic Church and School
Bronx
Colgate, Robert, House
New York
Jerome Park Reservoir
Bronx
Longwood Historic District
New York
University Heights Campus (Bronx Community College of The City University of New York)
Bronx
Morris Park Station
Bronx
Spaulding, Henry F., Coachman's House
New York
Dodge, William E., House
New York
Bronx County Courthouse
New York
Casa Amadeo, antigua Casa Hernandez
Bronx
Valentine-Varian House
New York
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Frequently asked about Bronx

When does Bronx first appear in the US census?
Bronx, New York first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 732,016.
What is the population of Bronx?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bronx had a recorded population of 1,472,654.
Were any battles fought in Bronx?
7 documented military engagements took place in Bronx, including Action at Pell's Point, Battle of Pelham, Skirmish at Kingsbridge (1776).
How many historic places are in Bronx?
85 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bronx, New York.
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