East Northport, NY Demographics

A map of East Northport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,235	16,539	82.4%	82.5%
Hispanic	1,690	2,120	8.6%	10.6%
Asian	662	591	3.4%	2.9%
Multiracial	629	500	3.2%	2.5%
Black	467	205	2.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	17	93	0.1%	0.5%

East Northport, New York has an estimated population of 19,700, a slight decrease from the 20,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Northport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Northport 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 Northport, that probability was 30.7% in 2020 and 31.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Northport is ranked the 94th 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 Northport was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Northport's White Population

16,235 residents of East Northport, or 82.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Northport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Northport ranks 761st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of East Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.4%.

East Northport is more White than neighboring Elwood (71.6% White), Greenlawn (53.1% White), and Centerport (78.8% White). East Northport is less White than neighboring Northport (88.6% White), and Fort Salonga (86.3% White).

East Northport's Black Population

467 residents of East Northport, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Northport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Northport ranks 776th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's Black population has grown by an estimated 127.8%. Black residents' share of East Northport's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.4%.

East Northport is more Black than neighboring Northport (0.2% Black), Fort Salonga (0.2% Black), and Centerport (0.4% Black). East Northport is less Black than neighboring Elwood (3.6% Black), and Greenlawn (13.8% Black).

East Northport's Asian Population

662 residents of East Northport, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Northport is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Northport ranks 375th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of East Northport's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

East Northport is more Asian than neighboring Northport (0.7% Asian), Fort Salonga (1.2% Asian), and Centerport (0.9% Asian). East Northport is less Asian than neighboring Elwood (6.7% Asian), and Greenlawn (4.2% Asian).

East Northport's Hispanic Population

1,690 residents of East Northport, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Northport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Northport ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Northport's population has decreased from 10.6% to 8.6%.

East Northport is more Hispanic than neighboring Northport (7.1% Hispanic), and Fort Salonga (6.9% Hispanic). East Northport is less Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (12.1% Hispanic), Greenlawn (25% Hispanic), and Centerport (10.9% Hispanic).

East Northport's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of East Northport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Northport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Northport ranks 819th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

East Northport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northport (0% Native American/Other). East Northport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (2.7% Native American/Other), Fort Salonga (1% Native American/Other), Greenlawn (0.5% Native American/Other), and Centerport (4.2% Native American/Other).

East Northport's Multiracial Population

629 residents of East Northport, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Northport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Northport ranks 979th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Northport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Northport's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

East Northport is less Multiracial than neighboring Northport (3.3% Multiracial), Elwood (3.4% Multiracial), Fort Salonga (4.3% Multiracial), Greenlawn (3.3% Multiracial), and Centerport (4.9% 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.