Albertson, NY Demographics

A map of Albertson's Population by Race

Albertson, New York has an estimated population of 4,891, a decrease from the 5,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 34.4% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albertson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albertson has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albertson, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albertson is ranked the 361st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Albertson was ranked the 349th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albertson's White Population

2,574 residents of Albertson, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albertson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Albertson ranks 1178th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Albertson's population has decreased from 54.9% to 52.6%.

Albertson is more White than neighboring Searingtown (34.2% White), and Herricks (34% White). Albertson is less White than neighboring Roslyn Heights (52.9% White), Williston Park (66.9% White), and East Williston (80.9% White).

Albertson's Black Population

3 residents of Albertson, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albertson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Albertson ranks 1007th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's Black population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Black residents' share of Albertson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Albertson is more Black than neighboring East Williston (0% Black). Albertson is less Black than neighboring Roslyn Heights (2.9% Black), Searingtown (1.7% Black), Williston Park (1% Black), and Herricks (3% Black).

Albertson's Asian Population

1,684 residents of Albertson, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albertson is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Albertson ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Albertson's population has increased from 32.6% to 34.4%.

Albertson is more Asian than neighboring Roslyn Heights (30.5% Asian), Williston Park (16.6% Asian), and East Williston (10.5% Asian). Albertson is less Asian than neighboring Searingtown (57.4% Asian), and Herricks (56.9% Asian).

Albertson's Hispanic Population

497 residents of Albertson, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albertson is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Albertson ranks 409th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Albertson's population has increased from 9.0% to 10.2%.

Albertson is more Hispanic than neighboring Roslyn Heights (10% Hispanic), Searingtown (5.7% Hispanic), East Williston (4.4% Hispanic), and Herricks (0.3% Hispanic). Albertson is less Hispanic than neighboring Williston Park (13.9% Hispanic).

Albertson's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Albertson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albertson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Albertson ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albertson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Albertson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roslyn Heights (2.7% Native American/Other), Williston Park (0.8% Native American/Other), East Williston (1.5% Native American/Other), and Herricks (2.9% Native American/Other).

Albertson's Multiracial Population

132 residents of Albertson, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albertson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Albertson ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albertson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Albertson's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Albertson is more Multiracial than neighboring Roslyn Heights (1.1% Multiracial), Searingtown (1% Multiracial), and Williston Park (0.8% Multiracial). Albertson is less Multiracial than neighboring East Williston (2.8% Multiracial), and Herricks (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.