East Farmingdale, NY Demographics

A map of East Farmingdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,378	3,384	59.6%	51.1%
Hispanic	1,167	1,706	20.6%	25.8%
Black	628	785	11.1%	11.9%
Asian	266	528	4.7%	8.0%
Multiracial	189	161	3.3%	2.4%
Native American/Other	38	53	0.7%	0.8%

East Farmingdale, New York has an estimated population of 5,666, a large decrease from the 6,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.6% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 11.1% Black, 4.7% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Farmingdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Farmingdale has become considerably 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 East Farmingdale, that probability was 65.1% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Farmingdale is ranked the 327th 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). East Farmingdale was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Farmingdale's White Population

3,378 residents of East Farmingdale, or 59.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Farmingdale is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Farmingdale ranks 1199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has increased from 51.1% to 59.6%.

East Farmingdale is more White than neighboring North Amityville (7.4% White). East Farmingdale is less White than neighboring Farmingdale (73.1% White), North Lindenhurst (63% White), South Farmingdale (75.1% White), and Melville (80% White).

East Farmingdale's Black Population

628 residents of East Farmingdale, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Farmingdale ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has decreased from 11.9% to 11.1%.

East Farmingdale is more Black than neighboring Farmingdale (2.8% Black), North Lindenhurst (3.8% Black), South Farmingdale (1.5% Black), and Melville (1.6% Black). East Farmingdale is less Black than neighboring North Amityville (44.6% Black).

East Farmingdale's Asian Population

266 residents of East Farmingdale, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Farmingdale ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.6%. Asian residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has decreased from 8.0% to 4.7%.

East Farmingdale is more Asian than neighboring North Amityville (3.6% Asian), North Lindenhurst (2.5% Asian), and South Farmingdale (4% Asian). East Farmingdale is less Asian than neighboring Farmingdale (5.6% Asian), and Melville (8.3% Asian).

East Farmingdale's Hispanic Population

1,167 residents of East Farmingdale, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Farmingdale ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has decreased from 25.8% to 20.6%.

East Farmingdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Farmingdale (16.8% Hispanic), South Farmingdale (16.6% Hispanic), and Melville (6.3% Hispanic). East Farmingdale is less Hispanic than neighboring North Amityville (37.6% Hispanic), and North Lindenhurst (28.7% Hispanic).

East Farmingdale's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of East Farmingdale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Farmingdale ranks 429th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

East Farmingdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmingdale (0% Native American/Other), North Lindenhurst (0.6% Native American/Other), and Melville (0.4% Native American/Other). East Farmingdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Amityville (0.8% Native American/Other), and South Farmingdale (1.4% Native American/Other).

East Farmingdale's Multiracial Population

189 residents of East Farmingdale, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Farmingdale ranks 1012th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Farmingdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Farmingdale's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.3%.

East Farmingdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmingdale (1.6% Multiracial), North Lindenhurst (1.4% Multiracial), and South Farmingdale (1.4% Multiracial). East Farmingdale is less Multiracial than neighboring North Amityville (5.9% 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.