East Marion, NY Demographics

A map of East Marion's Population by Race

East Marion, New York has an estimated population of 1,331, a large increase from the 1,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Marion has become 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 Marion, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Marion is ranked the 764th 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 Marion was ranked the 838th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Marion's White Population

1,160 residents of East Marion, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Marion is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Marion ranks 709th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's White population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. White residents' share of East Marion's population has increased from 84.1% to 87.2%.

East Marion is more White than neighboring Greenport (57.3% White), Dering Harbor (0% White), and Greenport West (78.3% White). East Marion is less White than neighboring Shelter Island Heights (93.4% White), and Orient (95.9% White).

East Marion's Black Population

52 residents of East Marion, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Marion is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Marion ranks 764th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's Black population has grown by an estimated 372.7%. Black residents' share of East Marion's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.9%.

East Marion is more Black than neighboring Greenport (1.4% Black), Dering Harbor (0% Black), Shelter Island Heights (2.2% Black), and Orient (1.1% Black). East Marion is less Black than neighboring Greenport West (7.1% Black).

East Marion's Asian Population

8 residents of East Marion, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Marion is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Marion ranks 741st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of East Marion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

East Marion is more Asian than neighboring Dering Harbor (0% Asian), and Orient (0% Asian). East Marion is less Asian than neighboring Greenport (2.4% Asian), Greenport West (3.5% Asian), and Shelter Island Heights (0.8% Asian).

East Marion's Hispanic Population

90 residents of East Marion, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Marion is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Marion ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Marion's population has decreased from 10.4% to 6.8%.

East Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Dering Harbor (0% Hispanic), Greenport West (6.1% Hispanic), Shelter Island Heights (0.7% Hispanic), and Orient (1.6% Hispanic). East Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenport (38.2% Hispanic).

East Marion's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of East Marion, 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 East Marion is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Marion ranks 377th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Marion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

East Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenport (0.3% Native American/Other), Dering Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Greenport West (0% Native American/Other). East Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shelter Island Heights (2.8% Native American/Other), and Orient (1.4% Native American/Other).

East Marion's Multiracial Population

11 residents of East Marion, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Marion is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Marion ranks 945th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Marion's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Marion's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.8%.

East Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenport (0.4% Multiracial), Dering Harbor (0% Multiracial), Shelter Island Heights (0% Multiracial), and Orient (0% Multiracial). East Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenport West (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.