Cedarhurst, NY Demographics

A map of Cedarhurst's Population by Race

Cedarhurst, New York has an estimated population of 7,320, a less than 1% change from the 7,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 5.0% Native American/Other, 2.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cedarhurst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cedarhurst 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 Cedarhurst, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 39.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cedarhurst is ranked the 265th 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). Cedarhurst was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cedarhurst's White Population

5,554 residents of Cedarhurst, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cedarhurst is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Cedarhurst ranks 853rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has decreased from 78.7% to 75.9%.

Cedarhurst is more White than neighboring Inwood (24.1% White). Cedarhurst is less White than neighboring Woodmere (80.4% White), Woodsburgh (83.9% White), Lawrence (93.2% White), and Hewlett Neck (94.4% White).

Cedarhurst's Black Population

154 residents of Cedarhurst, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cedarhurst is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Cedarhurst ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Cedarhurst is more Black than neighboring Lawrence (0.1% Black), and Hewlett Neck (0% Black). Cedarhurst is less Black than neighboring Woodmere (5.1% Black), Woodsburgh (2.9% Black), and Inwood (14.3% Black).

Cedarhurst's Asian Population

0 residents of Cedarhurst, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cedarhurst is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Cedarhurst ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Cedarhurst is less Asian than neighboring Woodmere (2.3% Asian), Woodsburgh (0.2% Asian), Inwood (8.3% Asian), Lawrence (1.9% Asian), and Hewlett Neck (1.5% Asian).

Cedarhurst's Hispanic Population

1,127 residents of Cedarhurst, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cedarhurst is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cedarhurst ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has increased from 14.1% to 15.4%.

Cedarhurst is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodmere (4.9% Hispanic), Woodsburgh (9.5% Hispanic), Lawrence (2.7% Hispanic), and Hewlett Neck (4% Hispanic). Cedarhurst is less Hispanic than neighboring Inwood (52.2% Hispanic).

Cedarhurst's Native American/Other Population

366 residents of Cedarhurst, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cedarhurst is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cedarhurst ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 394.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has increased from 1.0% to 5.0%.

Cedarhurst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodmere (2.3% Native American/Other), Woodsburgh (2% Native American/Other), Inwood (0.9% Native American/Other), Lawrence (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hewlett Neck (0% Native American/Other).

Cedarhurst's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Cedarhurst, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cedarhurst is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cedarhurst ranks 1226th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedarhurst's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cedarhurst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Cedarhurst is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodsburgh (1.4% Multiracial), Inwood (0.2% Multiracial), and Hewlett Neck (0% Multiracial). Cedarhurst is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodmere (5% Multiracial), and Lawrence (1.7% 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.