From world-renowned attractions like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo to the rich arts and cultural scene, there's something for everyone to love. The birthplace of hip hop and salsa, the Bronx is a hub of creative expression and cultural pride.
Over time, more Hispanic groups have migrated to the Bronx; most notably Mexicans and Ecuadorians.
The Bronx is the northernmost of the 5 boroughs of New York City. Bordered by the Harlem and East Rivers, it's considered the only borough that is predominantly on the U.S. mainland.
Race & Ethnicity 39% of this population is Black and 60% is Hispanic. This represents a higher percentage of Blacks and Hispanics than resides in Bronx County, the City, or New York State.
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in The Bronx, New York City, New York to teacher Lupe López and computer specialist David López. The two Puerto Ricans were brought to the continental United States during their childhoods and eventually met while living in New York City.
In the 2020 census data from New York City Department of City Planning, there was a total population of 1,472,654 residents with 806,463 Hispanic residents making up 54.8%, 419,393 Black residents making up 28.5%, 130,796 White residents making up 8.9%, and 67,766 Asian residents making up 4.6%.
Over 43% of the population is black of African American, over 4% is Asian, 3% are Native American, and over 3% are mixed race. Over 54% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Between 1930 and 1960, moderate and upper income Bronxites (predominantly non-Hispanic Whites) began to relocate from the borough's southwestern neighborhoods. This migration has left a mostly poor African American and Hispanic (largely Puerto Rican) population in the West Bronx.
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Bronx Community College operates on an open admissions policy, which means that anyone who has a high school diploma or GED is eligible to enroll. This essentially makes the acceptance rate 100%.