Commack, NY Demographics

A map of Commack's Population by Race

Commack, New York has an estimated population of 36,558, a less than 1% change from the 36,536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Commack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Commack 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 Commack, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Commack is ranked the 30th 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). Commack was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Commack's White Population

28,748 residents of Commack, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Commack is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Commack ranks 807th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Commack's population has decreased from 80.7% to 78.6%.

Commack is more White than neighboring Elwood (71.6% White), Dix Hills (64.4% White), and Smithtown (77.7% White). Commack is less White than neighboring East Northport (82.4% White), and Kings Park (81.6% White).

Commack's Black Population

683 residents of Commack, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Commack is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Commack ranks 580th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Commack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Commack is more Black than neighboring Kings Park (0.7% Black), and Smithtown (1.5% Black). Commack is less Black than neighboring East Northport (2.4% Black), Elwood (3.6% Black), and Dix Hills (6.2% Black).

Commack's Asian Population

2,533 residents of Commack, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Commack is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Commack ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Commack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Commack is more Asian than neighboring East Northport (3.4% Asian), Elwood (6.7% Asian), Kings Park (2.9% Asian), and Smithtown (4.5% Asian). Commack is less Asian than neighboring Dix Hills (16.3% Asian).

Commack's Hispanic Population

3,482 residents of Commack, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Commack is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Commack ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Commack's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.5%.

Commack is more Hispanic than neighboring East Northport (8.6% Hispanic), and Dix Hills (8.1% Hispanic). Commack is less Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (12.1% Hispanic), Kings Park (11.2% Hispanic), and Smithtown (12.4% Hispanic).

Commack's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Commack, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Commack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Commack ranks 640th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Commack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Commack is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Northport (0.1% Native American/Other), Kings Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Smithtown (0.2% Native American/Other). Commack is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (2.7% Native American/Other), and Dix Hills (1.2% Native American/Other).

Commack's Multiracial Population

946 residents of Commack, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Commack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Commack ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Commack's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Commack's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

Commack is less Multiracial than neighboring East Northport (3.2% Multiracial), Elwood (3.4% Multiracial), Kings Park (3.5% Multiracial), Dix Hills (3.7% Multiracial), and Smithtown (3.6% 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.