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Aerial View of the Throgs Neck Bridge

Aerial View of the Throgs Neck Bridge

Lorelei Fountain in Joyce Kilmer Park overlooking Yankee Stadium.

Lorelei Fountain in Joyce Kilmer Park overlooking Yankee Stadium.

Bronx High School of Science

Bronx High School of Science

Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

The neighborhood of Co-op City is the largest cooperative housing development in the world.

The neighborhood of Co-op City is the largest cooperative housing development in the world.

Fordham University's Keating Hall.

Fordham University's Keating Hall.

The Grand Concourse at East 165th Street

The Grand Concourse at East 165th Street

Middletown Road subway station on the 6.

Middletown Road subway station on the 6.

Map of The Bronx

Population history for The Bronx

YearEstimated Population
2011 1,392,002
2010 1,387,159
2009 1,397,287
2008 1,389,315
2007 1,385,122
2006 1,371,353
2005 1,364,566
2004 1,359,139
2003 1,353,712
2002 1,348,285
2001 1,341,319
2000 1,333,854
1999 1,317,895
1998 1,300,823
1997 1,285,683
1996 1,272,693
1995 1,262,064
1994 1,250,789
1993 1,238,907
1992 1,223,153
1991 1,214,835
1990 1,207,053
1989 1,213,675
1988 1,215,834
1987 1,210,712
1986 1,198,837
1985 1,187,894
1984 1,179,413
1983 1,175,406
1982 1,164,329
1981 1,163,912
1980 1,168,972
1970 1,471,701
1960 1,424,815
1950 1,451,277
1940 1,394,711
1930 1,265,258
1920 732,016
1910 430,980
1900 200,507
1890 88,908
1880 51,980
1870 37,393
1860 23,593
1850 8,032
1840 5,346
1830 3,023
1820 2,782
1810 2,267
1800 1,755
1790 1,781
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Colleges and universities in The Bronx

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Founded:1955
Enrollment:1,132
Fordham University
Fordham University
Founded:1841
Enrollment:15,158 (2010)
Lehman College
Lehman College
Monroe College
Monroe College
Founded:1933
Manhattan College
Manhattan College
Founded:1853
Hostos Community College
Hostos Community College
Enrollment:7,078 (2011)

Professional sports teams in The Bronx

New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Baseball
Venue:Yankee Stadium

Books about The Bronx

The Bookmaker: A Memoir of Money, Luck, and Family from the Utopian Outskirts of New York City
The Bookmaker: A Memoir of Money, Luck, and Family from the Utopian Outskirts of New York City
Author:Michael J. Agovino
Genre:Memoir

Airports in or near The Bronx

Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst
Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst
Airport code:NEL
Stewart International Airport
Stewart International Airport
Airport code:SWF
Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Airport code:BDR
LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Airport code:LGA

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What famous people were born in The Bronx?
  • A:
    Famous people born in The Bronx include:
    - Marc Lawrence
    - Christine Weibel
    - Rob Reiner
    - Frankie Frisch
    - Jake LaMotta
    - Gloria Walker
    - Joyce Nizzari
  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to go in the city of The Bronx?
  • A:
    Popular destinations include:
    - Fordham
    - Manhattan College
    - Yankee Stadium
    - Fordham University
    - John Adams Houses
    - Melrose Houses
  • Q:
    What time zone is The Bronx in?
  • A:
    The Bronx and surrounding areas are in the North American Eastern Time Zone.
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