Elmont, NY Demographics

A map of Elmont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	13,830	15,460	37.9%	43.8%
Hispanic	9,987	8,024	27.3%	22.8%
Asian	5,632	5,290	15.4%	15.0%
White	4,081	4,282	11.2%	12.1%
Multiracial	2,296	1,308	6.3%	3.7%
Native American/Other	692	901	1.9%	2.6%

Elmont, New York has an estimated population of 36,518, an increase from the 35,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.9% Black, 27.3% Hispanic, 15.4% Asian, 11.2% White, 6.3% Multiracial, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmont has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Elmont, that probability was 71.7% in 2020 and 74.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmont is ranked the 31st 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). Elmont was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmont's White Population

4,081 residents of Elmont, or 11.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmont is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Elmont ranks 1282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Elmont's population has decreased from 12.1% to 11.2%.

Elmont is more White than neighboring North Valley Stream (9.3% White). Elmont is less White than neighboring South Floral Park (11.5% White), Floral Park (67.5% White), Bellerose (66.7% White), and Bellerose Terrace (14.5% White).

Elmont's Black Population

13,830 residents of Elmont, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmont is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Elmont ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Elmont's population has decreased from 43.8% to 37.9%.

Elmont is more Black than neighboring Floral Park (1.4% Black), Bellerose (10% Black), and Bellerose Terrace (2.9% Black). Elmont is less Black than neighboring South Floral Park (40.4% Black), and North Valley Stream (38.3% Black).

Elmont's Asian Population

5,632 residents of Elmont, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmont is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Elmont ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Elmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.4%.

Elmont is more Asian than neighboring Floral Park (13.5% Asian), and Bellerose (5% Asian). Elmont is less Asian than neighboring South Floral Park (16.5% Asian), North Valley Stream (18.5% Asian), and Bellerose Terrace (46.7% Asian).

Elmont's Hispanic Population

9,987 residents of Elmont, or 27.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmont is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elmont ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmont's population has increased from 22.8% to 27.3%.

Elmont is more Hispanic than neighboring South Floral Park (22.3% Hispanic), North Valley Stream (24.3% Hispanic), Floral Park (14.5% Hispanic), and Bellerose (15.8% Hispanic). Elmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellerose Terrace (27.6% Hispanic).

Elmont's Native American/Other Population

692 residents of Elmont, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmont is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmont ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmont's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Elmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Valley Stream (1% Native American/Other), Floral Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bellerose (1.3% Native American/Other). Elmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Floral Park (3.8% Native American/Other), and Bellerose Terrace (7.5% Native American/Other).

Elmont's Multiracial Population

2,296 residents of Elmont, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmont is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elmont ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmont's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.3%.

Elmont is more Multiracial than neighboring South Floral Park (5.4% Multiracial), Floral Park (2.6% Multiracial), Bellerose (1.1% Multiracial), and Bellerose Terrace (0.9% Multiracial). Elmont is less Multiracial than neighboring North Valley Stream (8.7% 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.