Bay Shore, NY Demographics

A map of Bay Shore's Population by Race

Bay Shore, New York has an estimated population of 31,683, an increase from the 29,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.2% Hispanic, 32.0% White, 13.4% Black, 10.1% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bay Shore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bay Shore has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Bay Shore, that probability was 69.0% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bay Shore is ranked the 42nd 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). Bay Shore was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bay Shore's White Population

10,142 residents of Bay Shore, or 32.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bay Shore is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bay Shore ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Bay Shore's population has decreased from 36.5% to 32.0%.

Bay Shore is more White than neighboring North Bay Shore (9.5% White), and Baywood (30.5% White). Bay Shore is less White than neighboring Brightwaters (84.1% White), Islip (68.3% White), and West Bay Shore (80.9% White).

Bay Shore's Black Population

4,256 residents of Bay Shore, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bay Shore is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bay Shore ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Bay Shore's population has decreased from 17.2% to 13.4%.

Bay Shore is more Black than neighboring Brightwaters (3% Black), North Bay Shore (9.8% Black), Islip (3.1% Black), West Bay Shore (2.3% Black), and Baywood (13.2% Black).

Bay Shore's Asian Population

3,193 residents of Bay Shore, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bay Shore is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bay Shore ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's Asian population has grown by an estimated 158.3%. Asian residents' share of Bay Shore's population has increased from 4.2% to 10.1%.

Bay Shore is more Asian than neighboring Brightwaters (1% Asian), North Bay Shore (4.6% Asian), Islip (5.5% Asian), West Bay Shore (2.4% Asian), and Baywood (4.7% Asian).

Bay Shore's Hispanic Population

12,411 residents of Bay Shore, or 39.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bay Shore is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bay Shore ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bay Shore's population has increased from 38.0% to 39.2%.

Bay Shore is more Hispanic than neighboring Brightwaters (6.4% Hispanic), Islip (20.9% Hispanic), and West Bay Shore (11.8% Hispanic). Bay Shore is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bay Shore (72.2% Hispanic), and Baywood (48.6% Hispanic).

Bay Shore's Native American/Other Population

273 residents of Bay Shore, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bay Shore is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bay Shore ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bay Shore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Bay Shore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwaters (0% Native American/Other), Islip (0.1% Native American/Other), West Bay Shore (0.8% Native American/Other), and Baywood (0.2% Native American/Other). Bay Shore is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Bay Shore (1.7% Native American/Other).

Bay Shore's Multiracial Population

1,408 residents of Bay Shore, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bay Shore is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bay Shore ranks 886th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bay Shore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bay Shore's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.4%.

Bay Shore is more Multiracial than neighboring North Bay Shore (2.3% Multiracial), Islip (2.1% Multiracial), West Bay Shore (1.7% Multiracial), and Baywood (2.8% Multiracial). Bay Shore is less Multiracial than neighboring Brightwaters (5.4% 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.