East Meadow, NY Demographics

A map of East Meadow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,222	22,039	57.6%	58.3%
Asian	7,070	6,758	19.2%	17.9%
Hispanic	5,851	6,048	15.9%	16.0%
Black	1,647	1,668	4.5%	4.4%
Multiracial	710	916	1.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	321	367	0.9%	1.0%

East Meadow, New York has an estimated population of 36,821, a slight decrease from the 37,796 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 19.2% Asian, 15.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Meadow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Meadow is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Meadow, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Meadow is ranked the 29th 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 Meadow was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Meadow's White Population

21,222 residents of East Meadow, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Meadow is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Meadow ranks 1150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of East Meadow's population has decreased from 58.3% to 57.6%.

East Meadow is more White than neighboring Salisbury (52.8% White), Uniondale (16.5% White), and New Cassel (5% White). East Meadow is less White than neighboring North Merrick (77.3% White), and North Bellmore (71.9% White).

East Meadow's Black Population

1,647 residents of East Meadow, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Meadow is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Meadow ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of East Meadow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

East Meadow is more Black than neighboring Salisbury (2.1% Black), and North Merrick (1.9% Black). East Meadow is less Black than neighboring Uniondale (35.9% Black), North Bellmore (4.8% Black), and New Cassel (24.8% Black).

East Meadow's Asian Population

7,070 residents of East Meadow, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Meadow is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Meadow ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Asian residents' share of East Meadow's population has increased from 17.9% to 19.2%.

East Meadow is more Asian than neighboring North Merrick (4.3% Asian), Uniondale (2.9% Asian), North Bellmore (6.5% Asian), and New Cassel (1.7% Asian). East Meadow is less Asian than neighboring Salisbury (25.7% Asian).

East Meadow's Hispanic Population

5,851 residents of East Meadow, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Meadow is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Meadow ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Meadow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.9%.

East Meadow is more Hispanic than neighboring North Merrick (14.2% Hispanic), and North Bellmore (12.5% Hispanic). East Meadow is less Hispanic than neighboring Salisbury (18.5% Hispanic), Uniondale (39.4% Hispanic), and New Cassel (63.8% Hispanic).

East Meadow's Native American/Other Population

321 residents of East Meadow, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Meadow is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Meadow ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Meadow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

East Meadow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salisbury (0.1% Native American/Other), North Merrick (0.5% Native American/Other), and North Bellmore (0.5% Native American/Other). East Meadow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uniondale (1.7% Native American/Other), and New Cassel (2.1% Native American/Other).

East Meadow's Multiracial Population

710 residents of East Meadow, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Meadow is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Meadow ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Meadow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Meadow's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

East Meadow is more Multiracial than neighboring Salisbury (0.9% Multiracial), and North Merrick (1.8% Multiracial). East Meadow is less Multiracial than neighboring Uniondale (3.7% Multiracial), North Bellmore (3.8% Multiracial), and New Cassel (2.6% 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.