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What Is The Sociocultural Environment Of The Bronx?

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    There are several different cultural groups that live and work with the borders of the Bronx. Approximately 23% of the Bronx population is white or Caucasian, 32.1% of the population is black or African American, .04% of the population is American Indian, 3.2% of the population is of Asian decent, .01% is Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders, and 52% of the population is of Latino or Hispanic decent. With the wide range of different cultures in the Bronx, several different languages other than English are spoken. These languages include Spanish, French, Chinese, Swahili, and Portuguese. Other languages that are sometimes heard include Japanese and Italian. Over 57% of the population speaks a language other than English in their homes.

    In addition to the various languages, many different beliefs and religions are practiced in the Bronx. Each different culture brings its own religions and beliefs. The main religions are Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, and Buddhist. (Source: US Census Bureau)
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