NEIGHBORHOOD
Co-op City
New York · New York · 36,000 residents · 0.947 sq mi
The short version
Co-op City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $30,111. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Co-op City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,000
Population density
38,015 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,649
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,186
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.4%
Information8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
Other services8.4%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Retail trade1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$30,111
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,313
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.3%
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(1,535)
Black64.3%(23,148)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(9,979)
Asian1.4%(505)
Other2.3%(833)
Diversity Score63.4%(22,822)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(1,535)
Black64.3%(23,148)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(9,979)
Asian1.4%(505)
Other2.3%(833)
Diversity Score63.4%(22,822)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
51.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
46.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
Female
56.0%
Foreign born
27.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Co-op City, New York, New York?
Co-op City, New York, New York has about 36,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Co-op City, New York, New York?
The typical household in Co-op City, New York, New York earns about $62,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Co-op City, New York, New York expensive?
In Co-op City, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $30,111, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.
How educated are people in Co-op City, New York, New York?
About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Co-op City, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Co-op City, New York, New York?
About 11.0% of people in Co-op City, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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