Asharoken, NY Demographics
A map of Asharoken's Population by Race
Asharoken, New York has an estimated population of 805, a dramatic increase from the 592 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 8.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Asharoken, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Asharoken has become considerably 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 Asharoken, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Asharoken is ranked the 912th 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). Asharoken was ranked the 999th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Asharoken's White Population
697 residents of Asharoken, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Asharoken is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Asharoken ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's White population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. White residents' share of Asharoken's population has decreased from 89.9% to 86.6%.
Asharoken is more White than neighboring Centerport (78.8% White), and Halesite (85.5% White). Asharoken is less White than neighboring Eatons Neck (87% White), Huntington Bay (94.9% White), and Northport (88.6% White).
Asharoken's Black Population
0 residents of Asharoken, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Asharoken is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Asharoken ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Asharoken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Asharoken is less Black than neighboring Eatons Neck (1.4% Black), Centerport (0.4% Black), and Northport (0.2% Black).
Asharoken's Asian Population
12 residents of Asharoken, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Asharoken is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Asharoken ranks 756th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Asharoken's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.
Asharoken is more Asian than neighboring Centerport (0.9% Asian), Huntington Bay (0.7% Asian), and Northport (0.7% Asian). Asharoken is less Asian than neighboring Eatons Neck (5.8% Asian), and Halesite (3.1% Asian).
Asharoken's Hispanic Population
26 residents of Asharoken, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Asharoken is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Asharoken ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Asharoken's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.2%.
Asharoken is more Hispanic than neighboring Eatons Neck (2.5% Hispanic), and Huntington Bay (0.9% Hispanic). Asharoken is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerport (10.9% Hispanic), Northport (7.1% Hispanic), and Halesite (8.7% Hispanic).
Asharoken's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Asharoken, 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 Asharoken is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Asharoken ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Asharoken's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
Asharoken is less Native American/Other than neighboring Centerport (4.2% Native American/Other), Huntington Bay (0.4% Native American/Other), and Halesite (0.5% Native American/Other).
Asharoken's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Asharoken, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Asharoken is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Asharoken ranks 1190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Asharoken's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 536.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Asharoken's population has increased from 1.9% to 8.7%.
Asharoken is more Multiracial than neighboring Eatons Neck (3.3% Multiracial), Centerport (4.9% Multiracial), Huntington Bay (3% Multiracial), Northport (3.3% Multiracial), and Halesite (2.1% 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.