Baywood, NY Demographics

A map of Baywood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,972	3,470	48.6%	44.9%
White	2,497	2,561	30.5%	33.1%
Black	1,082	1,019	13.2%	13.2%
Asian	381	301	4.7%	3.9%
Multiracial	231	264	2.8%	3.4%
Native American/Other	13	111	0.2%	1.4%

Baywood, New York has an estimated population of 8,176, an increase from the 7,726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% Hispanic, 30.5% White, 13.2% Black, 4.7% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baywood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Baywood, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baywood is ranked the 241st 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). Baywood was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baywood's White Population

2,497 residents of Baywood, or 30.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baywood is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Baywood ranks 1251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 33.1% to 30.5%.

Baywood is more White than neighboring North Bay Shore (9.5% White). Baywood is less White than neighboring Deer Park (48.3% White), North Babylon (58.5% White), Brightwaters (84.1% White), and Bay Shore (32% White).

Baywood's Black Population

1,082 residents of Baywood, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baywood is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Baywood ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Baywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.2%.

Baywood is more Black than neighboring North Bay Shore (9.8% Black), and Brightwaters (3% Black). Baywood is less Black than neighboring Deer Park (13.5% Black), North Babylon (15.3% Black), and Bay Shore (13.4% Black).

Baywood's Asian Population

381 residents of Baywood, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baywood is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Baywood ranks 307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Asian residents' share of Baywood's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.7%.

Baywood is more Asian than neighboring North Bay Shore (4.6% Asian), North Babylon (4.2% Asian), and Brightwaters (1% Asian). Baywood is less Asian than neighboring Deer Park (10.5% Asian), and Bay Shore (10.1% Asian).

Baywood's Hispanic Population

3,972 residents of Baywood, or 48.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baywood is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Baywood ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Baywood's population has increased from 44.9% to 48.6%.

Baywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Deer Park (22.8% Hispanic), North Babylon (17.3% Hispanic), Brightwaters (6.4% Hispanic), and Bay Shore (39.2% Hispanic). Baywood is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bay Shore (72.2% Hispanic).

Baywood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Baywood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baywood is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Baywood ranks 114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

Baywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwaters (0% Native American/Other). Baywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Bay Shore (1.7% Native American/Other), Deer Park (1.8% Native American/Other), North Babylon (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bay Shore (0.9% Native American/Other).

Baywood's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Baywood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baywood is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Baywood ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Baywood is more Multiracial than neighboring North Bay Shore (2.3% Multiracial). Baywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Deer Park (3.1% Multiracial), North Babylon (3.8% Multiracial), Brightwaters (5.4% Multiracial), and Bay Shore (4.4% 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.