Copiague, NY Demographics

A map of Copiague's Population by Race

Copiague, New York has an estimated population of 23,424, a less than 1% change from the 23,429 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% Hispanic, 41.4% White, 7.9% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Copiague, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Copiague is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Copiague, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Copiague is ranked the 70th 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). Copiague was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Copiague's White Population

9,693 residents of Copiague, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Copiague is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Copiague ranks 1214th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Copiague's population has decreased from 45.9% to 41.4%.

Copiague is more White than neighboring North Amityville (7.4% White). Copiague is less White than neighboring Amityville (73% White), Lindenhurst (70.9% White), North Lindenhurst (63% White), and Gilgo (90.5% White).

Copiague's Black Population

1,849 residents of Copiague, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Copiague is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Copiague ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Copiague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Copiague is more Black than neighboring Amityville (3.3% Black), Lindenhurst (4.6% Black), North Lindenhurst (3.8% Black), and Gilgo (0% Black). Copiague is less Black than neighboring North Amityville (44.6% Black).

Copiague's Asian Population

465 residents of Copiague, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Copiague is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Copiague ranks 471st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Copiague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Copiague is more Asian than neighboring Amityville (0.8% Asian), and Gilgo (0% Asian). Copiague is less Asian than neighboring Lindenhurst (2.7% Asian), North Amityville (3.6% Asian), and North Lindenhurst (2.5% Asian).

Copiague's Hispanic Population

10,653 residents of Copiague, or 45.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Copiague is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Copiague ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Copiague's population has increased from 41.1% to 45.5%.

Copiague is more Hispanic than neighboring Amityville (18.1% Hispanic), Lindenhurst (20% Hispanic), North Amityville (37.6% Hispanic), North Lindenhurst (28.7% Hispanic), and Gilgo (0% Hispanic).

Copiague's Native American/Other Population

183 residents of Copiague, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Copiague is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Copiague ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Copiague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Copiague is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amityville (0.1% Native American/Other), Lindenhurst (0.3% Native American/Other), North Lindenhurst (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gilgo (0% Native American/Other).

Copiague's Multiracial Population

581 residents of Copiague, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Copiague is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Copiague ranks 1140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copiague's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Copiague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Copiague is more Multiracial than neighboring Lindenhurst (1.4% Multiracial), and North Lindenhurst (1.4% Multiracial). Copiague is less Multiracial than neighboring Amityville (4.7% Multiracial), North Amityville (5.9% Multiracial), and Gilgo (9.5% 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.