East Williston, NY Demographics

A map of East Williston's Population by Race

East Williston, New York has an estimated population of 2,611, a slight decrease from the 2,645 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 10.5% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Williston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Williston 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 Williston, that probability was 37.3% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Williston is ranked the 541st 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 Williston was ranked the 543rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Williston's White Population

2,112 residents of East Williston, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Williston is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Williston ranks 872nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of East Williston's population has increased from 77.9% to 80.9%.

East Williston is more White than neighboring Williston Park (66.9% White), Mineola (61.8% White), Albertson (52.6% White), Roslyn Heights (52.9% White), and Carle Place (72.9% White).

East Williston's Black Population

0 residents of East Williston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Williston is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Williston ranks 1144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Williston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Williston is less Black than neighboring Williston Park (1% Black), Mineola (2% Black), Albertson (0.1% Black), Roslyn Heights (2.9% Black), and Carle Place (1.1% Black).

East Williston's Asian Population

273 residents of East Williston, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Williston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Williston ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Asian residents' share of East Williston's population has decreased from 12.9% to 10.5%.

East Williston is less Asian than neighboring Williston Park (16.6% Asian), Mineola (16.2% Asian), Albertson (34.4% Asian), Roslyn Heights (30.5% Asian), and Carle Place (11.9% Asian).

East Williston's Hispanic Population

114 residents of East Williston, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Williston is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Williston ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Williston's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.4%.

East Williston is less Hispanic than neighboring Williston Park (13.9% Hispanic), Mineola (14.5% Hispanic), Albertson (10.2% Hispanic), Roslyn Heights (10% Hispanic), and Carle Place (11.2% Hispanic).

East Williston's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of East Williston, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Williston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Williston ranks 1049th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 471.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Williston's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

East Williston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williston Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Albertson (0% Native American/Other), and Carle Place (0.8% Native American/Other). East Williston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineola (2.4% Native American/Other), and Roslyn Heights (2.7% Native American/Other).

East Williston's Multiracial Population

72 residents of East Williston, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Williston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Williston ranks 729th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Williston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Williston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

East Williston is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston Park (0.8% Multiracial), Albertson (2.7% Multiracial), Roslyn Heights (1.1% Multiracial), and Carle Place (2.1% Multiracial). East Williston is less Multiracial than neighboring Mineola (3.2% 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.