Central Islip, NY Demographics

A map of Central Islip's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	24,198	21,856	63.1%	59.5%
Black	6,486	7,005	16.9%	19.1%
White	5,464	5,414	14.2%	14.7%
Multiracial	1,103	781	2.9%	2.1%
Asian	676	1,085	1.8%	3.0%
Native American/Other	446	573	1.2%	1.6%

Central Islip, New York has an estimated population of 38,373, an increase from the 36,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% Hispanic, 16.9% Black, 14.2% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Islip, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Islip has become less 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 Central Islip, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Islip is ranked the 27th 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). Central Islip was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Islip's White Population

5,464 residents of Central Islip, or 14.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Islip is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Central Islip ranks 1278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Central Islip's population has decreased from 14.7% to 14.2%.

Central Islip is less White than neighboring Islandia (29.1% White), Islip Terrace (76% White), North Great River (55.1% White), Hauppauge (75.2% White), and Islip (68.3% White).

Central Islip's Black Population

6,486 residents of Central Islip, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Islip is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Central Islip ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Central Islip's population has decreased from 19.1% to 16.9%.

Central Islip is more Black than neighboring Islip Terrace (0.6% Black), North Great River (3.5% Black), Hauppauge (1.3% Black), and Islip (3.1% Black). Central Islip is less Black than neighboring Islandia (17.5% Black).

Central Islip's Asian Population

676 residents of Central Islip, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Islip is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Central Islip ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Asian residents' share of Central Islip's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Central Islip is more Asian than neighboring North Great River (1.7% Asian). Central Islip is less Asian than neighboring Islandia (6.3% Asian), Islip Terrace (2.7% Asian), Hauppauge (10% Asian), and Islip (5.5% Asian).

Central Islip's Hispanic Population

24,198 residents of Central Islip, or 63.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Islip is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Central Islip ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Islip's population has increased from 59.5% to 63.1%.

Central Islip is more Hispanic than neighboring Islandia (32% Hispanic), Islip Terrace (19.7% Hispanic), North Great River (28.8% Hispanic), Hauppauge (9% Hispanic), and Islip (20.9% Hispanic).

Central Islip's Native American/Other Population

446 residents of Central Islip, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Islip is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Islip ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Islip's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Central Islip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Islip Terrace (0% Native American/Other), and Islip (0.1% Native American/Other). Central Islip is less Native American/Other than neighboring Islandia (10.6% Native American/Other), North Great River (2.8% Native American/Other), and Hauppauge (1.5% Native American/Other).

Central Islip's Multiracial Population

1,103 residents of Central Islip, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Islip is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Central Islip ranks 1124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Islip's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Islip's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

Central Islip is more Multiracial than neighboring Islip Terrace (1% Multiracial), and Islip (2.1% Multiracial). Central Islip is less Multiracial than neighboring Islandia (4.4% Multiracial), and North Great River (8.1% 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.