Dix Hills, NY Demographics

A map of Dix Hills's Population by Race

Dix Hills, New York has an estimated population of 24,773, a decrease from the 26,180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.4% White, 16.3% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dix Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dix Hills 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 Dix Hills, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dix Hills is ranked the 66th 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). Dix Hills was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dix Hills's White Population

15,959 residents of Dix Hills, or 64.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dix Hills is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Dix Hills ranks 1085th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Dix Hills's population has decreased from 65.3% to 64.4%.

Dix Hills is more White than neighboring Deer Park (48.3% White), Wheatley Heights (20.3% White), and Greenlawn (53.1% White). Dix Hills is less White than neighboring Elwood (71.6% White), and South Huntington (72% White).

Dix Hills's Black Population

1,536 residents of Dix Hills, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dix Hills is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Dix Hills ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Dix Hills's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.2%.

Dix Hills is more Black than neighboring Elwood (3.6% Black), and South Huntington (2.6% Black). Dix Hills is less Black than neighboring Deer Park (13.5% Black), Wheatley Heights (43.2% Black), and Greenlawn (13.8% Black).

Dix Hills's Asian Population

4,033 residents of Dix Hills, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dix Hills is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Dix Hills ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Dix Hills's population has decreased from 16.8% to 16.3%.

Dix Hills is more Asian than neighboring Elwood (6.7% Asian), Deer Park (10.5% Asian), Wheatley Heights (12.9% Asian), South Huntington (8.8% Asian), and Greenlawn (4.2% Asian).

Dix Hills's Hispanic Population

2,017 residents of Dix Hills, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dix Hills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dix Hills ranks 426th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dix Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Dix Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (12.1% Hispanic), Deer Park (22.8% Hispanic), Wheatley Heights (16.2% Hispanic), South Huntington (13.2% Hispanic), and Greenlawn (25% Hispanic).

Dix Hills's Native American/Other Population

309 residents of Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dix Hills ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dix Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Dix Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Huntington (1.1% Native American/Other), and Greenlawn (0.5% Native American/Other). Dix Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (2.7% Native American/Other), Deer Park (1.8% Native American/Other), and Wheatley Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

Dix Hills's Multiracial Population

919 residents of Dix Hills, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dix Hills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dix Hills ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dix Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Dix Hills's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Dix Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Elwood (3.4% Multiracial), Deer Park (3.1% Multiracial), South Huntington (2.3% Multiracial), and Greenlawn (3.3% Multiracial). Dix Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheatley Heights (6.1% 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.