East Hills, NY Demographics

A map of East Hills's Population by Race

East Hills, New York has an estimated population of 7,257, a less than 1% change from the 7,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 11.5% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East 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 East Hills, that probability was 34.7% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Hills is ranked the 272nd 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 Hills was ranked the 269th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Hills's White Population

5,656 residents of East Hills, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Hills is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Hills ranks 831st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of East Hills's population has decreased from 79.7% to 77.9%.

East Hills is more White than neighboring Greenvale (72.1% White), Roslyn Heights (52.9% White), Roslyn (65.7% White), Roslyn Harbor (68.1% White), and Albertson (52.6% White).

East Hills's Black Population

40 residents of East Hills, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Hills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Hills ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of East Hills's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

East Hills is more Black than neighboring Greenvale (0% Black), and Albertson (0.1% Black). East Hills is less Black than neighboring Roslyn Heights (2.9% Black), and Roslyn Harbor (4.5% Black).

East Hills's Asian Population

835 residents of East Hills, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Hills is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Hills ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Asian residents' share of East Hills's population has decreased from 12.2% to 11.5%.

East Hills is less Asian than neighboring Greenvale (17% Asian), Roslyn Heights (30.5% Asian), Roslyn (18.5% Asian), Roslyn Harbor (17.8% Asian), and Albertson (34.4% Asian).

East Hills's Hispanic Population

598 residents of East Hills, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Hills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Hills ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 97.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Hills's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.2%.

East Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Roslyn Harbor (7.7% Hispanic). East Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenvale (9.3% Hispanic), Roslyn Heights (10% Hispanic), Roslyn (12% Hispanic), and Albertson (10.2% Hispanic).

East Hills's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of East Hills, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Hills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Hills ranks 814th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenvale (0% Native American/Other), Roslyn Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Albertson (0% Native American/Other). East Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roslyn Heights (2.7% Native American/Other).

East Hills's Multiracial Population

116 residents of East Hills, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Hills is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Hills ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Hills's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

East Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Roslyn Heights (1.1% Multiracial). East Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Roslyn (3% Multiracial), Roslyn Harbor (1.9% Multiracial), and Albertson (2.7% 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.