The People who Live and Work in Coney Island

Population and Households

The 11-census tracts included in the study area is home to 44,752 people. The average age is 47, compared to the average age of 37 in New York City as a whole. 44% of the population is male, and 56% is female.

Race, Ethnicity, and Languages Spoken at Home

The bar chart below displays the population distribution of Coney Island by race and ethnicity. According to the data, 56% of the population identifies as White, making it the largest group in the area. The Latino population comprises 17.5%, while both the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander populations each account for 11.8%. Finally, the "Other" category constitutes a smaller portion at 2.8%. This chart underscores the racial and ethnic diversity present within the Coney Island community.

Coney Island is home to a very diverse population, including a large foreign-born population. There are four major languages spoken in Coney Island, including English, as well as a diverse racial makeup.