Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

129,355

6.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0.99% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

1.06% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$78,097

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$903,100

2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY had a population of 129k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $78,097. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY grew from 121,848 to 129,355, a 6.16% increase and its median household income grew from $74,230 to $78,097, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (53%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24%), Other (Hispanic) (6.91%), White (Hispanic) (6.55%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.11%).

53.3% of the households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.3% of the residents in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 10--Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are Brittany Beauty Academy (116 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was $903,100, and the homeownership rate was 42.5%.

Most people in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 44.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY borders Bayonne City, Kearney & Harrison Towns PUMA, NJ, Tottenville, Great Kills & Annadale PUMA, NY, New Springville & South Beach PUMA, NY, Port Richmond, Stapleton & Mariner's Harbor PUMA, NY, Sunset Park & Windsor Terrace PUMA, NY, Borough Park, Kensington & Ocean Parkway PUMA, NY, Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, and Brighton Beach & Coney Island PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY is home to a population of 129k people, from which 85.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 37.7% of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (48.8k people).

In 2021, there were 2.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.6k people) in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (20,537 households), Spanish (14,051 households), and Arabic (9,820 households).

Citizenship

85.3%

2021 Citizenship

84.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.3% of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was 84.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.6k ± 2.73k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 1.79k
Other (Hispanic)
8.94k ± 1.35k

17.5%

Hispanic Population

22.6k people

17.5% of the people in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are hispanic (22.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

37.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

48.8k people

38.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

46.6k people

As of 2021, 37.7% of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY residents (48.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was 38.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
20,537 households (16.9%)
Spanish
14,051 households (11.5%)
Arabic
9,820 households (8.06%)

53.3% of the households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 16.9% of the households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,119 ± 234
Gulf War (2001-)
407 ± 169
Korea
248 ± 107

Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY employs 59.1k people. The largest industries in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,010 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,049 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,327 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($184,641), Furniture & home furnishings stores ($169,291), and Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($166,020).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,815

Women

47.6%

29,552

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY in 2020 was 56,367 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59.1k

2021 Value

4.76%

1 Year growth

± 4.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 56.4k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,666 people), Home health aides (1,569 people), and Other managers (1,546 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.1k

2021 Value

4.76%

1 Year growth

± 4.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 56.4k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,010 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,049 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,327 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,150

Median earning men ± $2,929

$48,818

Median earning women ± $3,173

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($91,486), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,599), and Public Administration ($88,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,577), Public Administration ($73,872), and Wholesale Trade ($67,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 151 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are Black or African American (49 and 42.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (32 and 27.8%), White (24 and 20.9%), and Two or More Races (7 and 6.09%).

The largest universities in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Brittany Beauty Academy (116 and 100%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 10--Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (62 and 53.4%), General Cosmetology (32 and 27.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (22 and 19%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.64% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (26.7k), High School or Equivalent (23.5k), and Graduate Degree (17.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was $903,100 in 2021, which is 3.69 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $879,800 to $903,100, a 2.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY is 42.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 44.5 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY is $78,097. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$903,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$26,643

$20,862

Median Property Taxes

±$887

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.5% of the housing units in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,097

Median Household Income

± $2,625

49.1k

Number of Households

± 1,508

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.1k households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY grew to $78,097 from the previous year's value of $74,230.

The following chart displays the households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.606% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (47.1%)
Drove Alone (23%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)

In 2021, 47.1% of workers in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (23%) and those who worked at home (13.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

44.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (44.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.9% of the workforce in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY (17.5k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.456% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.29%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.456%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY grew by 1.06% from 6.22% to 6.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.