Bethpage, NY Demographics

A map of Bethpage's Population by Race

Bethpage, New York has an estimated population of 17,123, a slight increase from the 16,658 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 15.2% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bethpage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bethpage has become 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 Bethpage, that probability was 42.9% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bethpage is ranked the 111th 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). Bethpage was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bethpage's White Population

12,410 residents of Bethpage, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bethpage is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bethpage ranks 961st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bethpage's population has decreased from 73.8% to 72.5%.

Bethpage is more White than neighboring Plainedge (68% White), Plainview (69.3% White), Levittown (63.4% White), and Hicksville (36.6% White). Bethpage is less White than neighboring Old Bethpage (79.9% White).

Bethpage's Black Population

20 residents of Bethpage, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bethpage is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bethpage ranks 820th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.8%. Black residents' share of Bethpage's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Bethpage is less Black than neighboring Plainedge (0.6% Black), Old Bethpage (0.2% Black), Plainview (0.5% Black), Levittown (2.2% Black), and Hicksville (3.6% Black).

Bethpage's Asian Population

2,608 residents of Bethpage, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bethpage is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bethpage ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Asian residents' share of Bethpage's population has increased from 12.4% to 15.2%.

Bethpage is more Asian than neighboring Plainedge (14.6% Asian), and Levittown (11% Asian). Bethpage is less Asian than neighboring Old Bethpage (17% Asian), Plainview (22.4% Asian), and Hicksville (32.3% Asian).

Bethpage's Hispanic Population

1,768 residents of Bethpage, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bethpage is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bethpage ranks 351st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bethpage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Bethpage is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Bethpage (1.2% Hispanic), and Plainview (5.7% Hispanic). Bethpage is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainedge (13.8% Hispanic), Levittown (19.2% Hispanic), and Hicksville (23.2% Hispanic).

Bethpage's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Bethpage, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bethpage is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bethpage ranks 812th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bethpage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Bethpage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainedge (0.1% Native American/Other), Old Bethpage (0% Native American/Other), and Plainview (0.3% Native American/Other). Bethpage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Levittown (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hicksville (2.1% Native American/Other).

Bethpage's Multiracial Population

205 residents of Bethpage, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bethpage is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bethpage ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bethpage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bethpage's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Bethpage is less Multiracial than neighboring Plainedge (3% Multiracial), Old Bethpage (1.6% Multiracial), Plainview (1.8% Multiracial), Levittown (3.3% Multiracial), and Hicksville (2.2% 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.