East Patchogue, NY Demographics

A map of East Patchogue's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,778	14,297	68.2%	66.3%
Hispanic	4,770	4,975	22.0%	23.1%
Black	793	982	3.7%	4.6%
Asian	541	522	2.5%	2.4%
Multiracial	533	660	2.5%	3.1%
Native American/Other	258	144	1.2%	0.7%

East Patchogue, New York has an estimated population of 21,673, a less than 1% change from the 21,580 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 22.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 2.5% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Patchogue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Patchogue 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 Patchogue, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Patchogue is ranked the 74th 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 Patchogue was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Patchogue's White Population

14,778 residents of East Patchogue, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Patchogue is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Patchogue ranks 1077th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of East Patchogue's population has increased from 66.3% to 68.2%.

East Patchogue is more White than neighboring Patchogue (62.9% White), North Bellport (36.7% White), and Medford (58.6% White). East Patchogue is less White than neighboring Bellport (83.3% White), and North Patchogue (70.3% White).

East Patchogue's Black Population

793 residents of East Patchogue, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Patchogue is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Patchogue ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of East Patchogue's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.7%.

East Patchogue is more Black than neighboring Bellport (3.6% Black), and North Patchogue (0.4% Black). East Patchogue is less Black than neighboring Patchogue (6.5% Black), North Bellport (18.8% Black), and Medford (7% Black).

East Patchogue's Asian Population

541 residents of East Patchogue, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Patchogue is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Patchogue ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of East Patchogue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

East Patchogue is less Asian than neighboring Patchogue (4.1% Asian), North Bellport (2.6% Asian), Bellport (2.8% Asian), North Patchogue (3.9% Asian), and Medford (3.4% Asian).

East Patchogue's Hispanic Population

4,770 residents of East Patchogue, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Patchogue is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Patchogue ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Patchogue's population has decreased from 23.1% to 22.0%.

East Patchogue is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellport (4.4% Hispanic). East Patchogue is less Hispanic than neighboring Patchogue (22.3% Hispanic), North Bellport (38.8% Hispanic), North Patchogue (23.5% Hispanic), and Medford (28.7% Hispanic).

East Patchogue's Native American/Other Population

258 residents of East Patchogue, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Patchogue is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Patchogue ranks 566th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Patchogue's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

East Patchogue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Patchogue (0.8% Native American/Other), North Bellport (0.6% Native American/Other), North Patchogue (0% Native American/Other), and Medford (1% Native American/Other). East Patchogue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellport (2.9% Native American/Other).

East Patchogue's Multiracial Population

533 residents of East Patchogue, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Patchogue is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Patchogue ranks 751st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Patchogue's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of East Patchogue's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.5%.

East Patchogue is more Multiracial than neighboring North Patchogue (1.9% Multiracial), and Medford (1.4% Multiracial). East Patchogue is less Multiracial than neighboring Patchogue (3.3% Multiracial), and Bellport (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.