South African Population in Bronx County, NY by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

South African residents in Bronx County, NY number 171, with both incorporated cities - New York (2,684) and Bronx borough (171) - reporting a presence. While the county-level estimate appears slightly lower than the combined city counts, this occasionally happens due to independent census sampling methods. With no presence reported outside these two cities, the South African population is clearly concentrated within municipal boundaries. Below, we explore how this pattern of dual-city presence compares to demographic layouts across New York.

Top 5 cities with the largest South African population in Bronx County

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  • 1
    New York
    South African population in New York is 2,684
    0.03% of New York population is South African
  • 2
    Bronx borough
    South African population in Bronx borough is 171
    0.01% of Bronx borough population is South African

Overview of South African population in Bronx County

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data document Bronx County with 171 South African residents (0.012% of 1.4 million total county population), positioning the jurisdiction at the 95th percentile nationally among counties and 85th percentile within New York for South African population concentrations, despite absolute population figures.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: Census Bureau's ACS data indicate Bronx County's South African population of 0.012% remains below New York's state average of 0.028% and the national average of 0.025%, placing the county below demographic benchmarks across multiple geographic scales.
  • Share of Total State Population: Official American Community Survey data documents Bronx County with 171 South African residents, representing 3.1% of New York's total South African population of 5,521.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data shows Bronx County maintains 4.1 South African Americans per square mile, representing more than thirty-four times New York's average of 0.12 per square mile, establishing the county as an exceptional concentration center comparable to major metropolitan demographic areas.
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Bronx County Cities by South African Population

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ACS [1] population records show New York and Bronx borough account for 2,684 and 171 South African residents. The following table shows comprehensive population data, demographic percentages, density measurements, and complete comparison metrics for both cities in Bronx County, NY.
cities in Bronx County, NY ranked by South African population count
Rank by South African Population
City
South African Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Bronx County South African Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 New York 2,684 0.03% 100.00%
2 Bronx borough 171 0.01% 100.00%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Bronx County, NY by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines South African population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having South African ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as South African alone, while others identify as South African along with another race (such as South African and German).
  • We’ve used the “South African alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the South African population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as South African alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as South African .
  2. % of Total Bronx County South African Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. South African population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small South African populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported South African population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where South African populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.