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Demographic Analysis of Co-op City: A Black Majority Neighborhood in the Bronx
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Co-op City, located in the Bronx, New York, currently exhibits a Black Majority demographic profile with a median income of $54,881 as of 2022. This planned community has maintained a relatively stable population of around 36,000-38,000 residents over the past decade. Its cooperative housing development model distinguishes it from many other urban neighborhoods.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Co-op City has consistently maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The Black population has remained the dominant group, fluctuating between 56% and 60% of the total population. The Hispanic community has seen a slight decline from 30% in 2013 to 26% in 2019, before rebounding to 30% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Asian population, from virtually non-existent in 2013 to 3% by 2022. The White population has experienced a gradual decline from 6% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Co-op City has shown a general upward trend, rising from $47,689 in 2013 to $54,881 in 2022, an increase of about 15% over the decade. There was a significant jump between 2013 and 2014, with income rising from $47,689 to $50,060. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $56,684, followed by a slight decline in subsequent years.
These economic trends suggest a moderate improvement in the financial well-being of residents, potentially correlating with the subtle demographic shifts. The slight increase in Asian population and the fluctuations in the Hispanic community might be linked to changing economic opportunities in the area.
Co-op City's demographic stability as a Black Majority community is notable in the context of broader gentrification trends affecting many urban areas. While many neighborhoods in New York City have experienced rapid demographic changes due to gentrification, Co-op City's cooperative housing model may have played a role in maintaining its demographic composition.
The moderate income growth in Co-op City aligns with broader economic trends in the New York metropolitan area, reflecting gradual economic improvement post-2008 recession. However, the recent slight decline in median income (post-2019) might be attributed to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend observed in many urban areas across the United States.
In conclusion, while Co-op City has maintained its status as a Black Majority community, subtle demographic shifts and moderate economic growth suggest a slowly evolving neighborhood. The community's unique cooperative structure appears to have provided a degree of stability in the face of broader urban demographic changes, while still allowing for gradual diversification and economic improvement.
