East Norwich, NY Demographics

A map of East Norwich's Population by Race

East Norwich, New York has an estimated population of 2,697, a decrease from the 2,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Norwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Norwich has become considerably 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 Norwich, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Norwich is ranked the 524th 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 Norwich was ranked the 522nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Norwich's White Population

2,129 residents of East Norwich, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Norwich is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Norwich ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of East Norwich's population has decreased from 84.6% to 78.9%.

East Norwich is more White than neighboring Oyster Bay (59.2% White), Muttontown (54.3% White), Oyster Bay Cove (75.9% White), Upper Brookville (77.1% White), and Syosset (59.1% White).

East Norwich's Black Population

19 residents of East Norwich, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Norwich is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Norwich ranks 811th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Black residents' share of East Norwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

East Norwich is less Black than neighboring Oyster Bay (2.4% Black), Muttontown (1.7% Black), Oyster Bay Cove (0.8% Black), Upper Brookville (4.8% Black), and Syosset (1% Black).

East Norwich's Asian Population

128 residents of East Norwich, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Norwich is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Norwich ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of East Norwich's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.7%.

East Norwich is more Asian than neighboring Oyster Bay (2.6% Asian). East Norwich is less Asian than neighboring Muttontown (38.9% Asian), Oyster Bay Cove (9.9% Asian), Upper Brookville (9.3% Asian), and Syosset (32.8% Asian).

East Norwich's Hispanic Population

222 residents of East Norwich, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Norwich is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Norwich ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of East Norwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

East Norwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Muttontown (3.7% Hispanic), Upper Brookville (2.5% Hispanic), and Syosset (4.5% Hispanic). East Norwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Oyster Bay (28.1% Hispanic), and Oyster Bay Cove (11.4% Hispanic).

East Norwich's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of East Norwich, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Norwich is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Norwich ranks 1021st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Norwich's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

East Norwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Muttontown (0% Native American/Other), Oyster Bay Cove (0.1% Native American/Other), Upper Brookville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Syosset (0.7% Native American/Other). East Norwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oyster Bay (3% Native American/Other).

East Norwich's Multiracial Population

155 residents of East Norwich, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Norwich is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Norwich ranks 1079th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Norwich's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 146.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Norwich's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.7%.

East Norwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Oyster Bay (4.7% Multiracial), Muttontown (1.4% Multiracial), Oyster Bay Cove (1.9% Multiracial), Upper Brookville (5% Multiracial), and Syosset (1.9% 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.