Bohemia, NY Demographics

A map of Bohemia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,451	8,074	81.2%	82.0%
Hispanic	878	1,040	9.6%	10.6%
Asian	546	349	5.9%	3.5%
Black	193	170	2.1%	1.7%
Multiracial	113	202	1.2%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.2%

Bohemia, New York has an estimated population of 9,181, a decrease from the 9,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 2.1% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bohemia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bohemia 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 Bohemia, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bohemia is ranked the 217th 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). Bohemia was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bohemia's White Population

7,451 residents of Bohemia, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bohemia is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bohemia ranks 774th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Bohemia's population has decreased from 82.0% to 81.2%.

Bohemia is more White than neighboring Ronkonkoma (62.4% White), and North Great River (55.1% White). Bohemia is less White than neighboring Oakdale (84% White), West Sayville (88.9% White), and Sayville (87.1% White).

Bohemia's Black Population

193 residents of Bohemia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bohemia is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bohemia ranks 581st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Bohemia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Bohemia is more Black than neighboring West Sayville (1.5% Black), and Sayville (0.8% Black). Bohemia is less Black than neighboring Ronkonkoma (5.4% Black), Oakdale (4.2% Black), and North Great River (3.5% Black).

Bohemia's Asian Population

546 residents of Bohemia, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bohemia is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bohemia ranks 335th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Asian residents' share of Bohemia's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.9%.

Bohemia is more Asian than neighboring Oakdale (1.2% Asian), North Great River (1.7% Asian), West Sayville (0.7% Asian), and Sayville (1.6% Asian). Bohemia is less Asian than neighboring Ronkonkoma (6.1% Asian).

Bohemia's Hispanic Population

878 residents of Bohemia, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bohemia is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bohemia ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bohemia's population has decreased from 10.6% to 9.6%.

Bohemia is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakdale (6.2% Hispanic), West Sayville (7.4% Hispanic), and Sayville (6.5% Hispanic). Bohemia is less Hispanic than neighboring Ronkonkoma (24.7% Hispanic), and North Great River (28.8% Hispanic).

Bohemia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bohemia, 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 Bohemia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bohemia ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bohemia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bohemia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ronkonkoma (0.3% Native American/Other), North Great River (2.8% Native American/Other), West Sayville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sayville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Bohemia's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Bohemia, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bohemia is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bohemia ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bohemia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bohemia's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Bohemia is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial), North Great River (8.1% Multiracial), and Sayville (3.7% 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.