East Islip, NY Demographics

A map of East Islip's Population by Race

East Islip, New York has an estimated population of 13,573, a slight decrease from the 13,931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, and 1.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Islip, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Islip 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 Islip, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Islip is ranked the 149th 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 Islip was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Islip's White Population

10,864 residents of East Islip, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Islip is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Islip ranks 742nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of East Islip's population has decreased from 83.0% to 80.0%.

East Islip is more White than neighboring Islip Terrace (76% White), Islip (68.3% White), and North Great River (55.1% White). East Islip is less White than neighboring Great River (85.5% White), and Oakdale (84% White).

East Islip's Black Population

280 residents of East Islip, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Islip is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Islip ranks 636th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Black residents' share of East Islip's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

East Islip is more Black than neighboring Islip Terrace (0.6% Black), and Great River (0% Black). East Islip is less Black than neighboring Islip (3.1% Black), North Great River (3.5% Black), and Oakdale (4.2% Black).

East Islip's Asian Population

186 residents of East Islip, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Islip is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Islip ranks 484th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Asian residents' share of East Islip's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

East Islip is more Asian than neighboring Oakdale (1.2% Asian). East Islip is less Asian than neighboring Islip Terrace (2.7% Asian), Great River (1.8% Asian), Islip (5.5% Asian), and North Great River (1.7% Asian).

East Islip's Hispanic Population

1,835 residents of East Islip, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Islip is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Islip ranks 349th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Islip's population has increased from 10.4% to 13.5%.

East Islip is more Hispanic than neighboring Great River (10.5% Hispanic), and Oakdale (6.2% Hispanic). East Islip is less Hispanic than neighboring Islip Terrace (19.7% Hispanic), Islip (20.9% Hispanic), and North Great River (28.8% Hispanic).

East Islip's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of East Islip, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Islip is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Islip ranks 750th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 232.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Islip's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

East Islip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Islip Terrace (0% Native American/Other), Great River (0.3% Native American/Other), Islip (0.1% Native American/Other), and Oakdale (0% Native American/Other). East Islip is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Great River (2.8% Native American/Other).

East Islip's Multiracial Population

172 residents of East Islip, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Islip is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Islip ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Islip's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Islip's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

East Islip is more Multiracial than neighboring Islip Terrace (1% Multiracial). East Islip is less Multiracial than neighboring Great River (1.9% Multiracial), Islip (2.1% Multiracial), North Great River (8.1% Multiracial), and Oakdale (4.3% 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.