The Bronx
A Growing Economy
Over the past decade, the Bronx has experienced record-setting growth. There are now more businesses in the borough than there have been in the past four decades and the unemployment rate has fallen to a record low. Healthcare, leisure, hospitality, and retail continue to drive the borough’s economy, while the wholesale sector also continues to play an important role. The Bronx has been the fastest growing county in all of New York State since 2010 and was the city’s only borough that did not lose jobs during the Great Recession.
NYCEDC is working in the Bronx to support job creation and support new economic opportunities for residents of all backgrounds.
The Bronx at a Glance
By The Numbers
545K
Immigrants call the Bronx home.
By The Numbers
65K+
The number of jobs in healthcare, the largest industry in the Bronx.
By The Numbers
265
The size in acres of the Bronx Zoo, the largest in the United States
By The Numbers
4.5B
Pounds of food are distributed by the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center annually.
By The Numbers
~1.5M
People live in the Bronx, roughly 20 percent of the city’s total population.
By The Numbers
545K
Immigrants call the Bronx home.
By The Numbers
42
The number of square miles in the Bronx dedicated to parks and green space
By The Numbers
2,765
The size in acres of the Bronx’s Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in NYC.
By The Numbers
~1.3M
People visit the New York Botanical Garden each year.
Driven by Diversity
Much of the borough’s growth can be attributed to an increase in the Bronx’ immigrant population; today, immigrants make up 37 percent of the borough’s total population, half of the workforce, and 60 percent of self-employed entrepreneurs.
Doing Business in NYC
Explore business programs, financial solutions, and other opportunities to make the most of doing business in NYC.
Learn MoreA View of the Bronx
Discover the Bronx’s rich culture & history.
The borough’s wild side at the Bronx Zoo
Bronx Projects
