Farmingdale, NY Demographics

A map of Farmingdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,196	6,019	73.1%	71.1%
Hispanic	1,423	1,291	16.8%	15.2%
Asian	478	618	5.6%	7.3%
Black	240	280	2.8%	3.3%
Multiracial	137	188	1.6%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	70	0.0%	0.8%

Farmingdale, New York has an estimated population of 8,474, a less than 1% change from the 8,466 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 16.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 2.8% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Farmingdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Farmingdale is ranked the 232nd 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). Farmingdale was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Farmingdale's White Population

6,196 residents of Farmingdale, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farmingdale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Farmingdale ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Farmingdale's population has increased from 71.1% to 73.1%.

Farmingdale is more White than neighboring Plainedge (68% White), and East Farmingdale (59.6% White). Farmingdale is less White than neighboring South Farmingdale (75.1% White), Old Bethpage (79.9% White), and North Massapequa (86% White).

Farmingdale's Black Population

240 residents of Farmingdale, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farmingdale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Farmingdale ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.8%.

Farmingdale is more Black than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.5% Black), Old Bethpage (0.2% Black), Plainedge (0.6% Black), and North Massapequa (0.2% Black). Farmingdale is less Black than neighboring East Farmingdale (11.1% Black).

Farmingdale's Asian Population

478 residents of Farmingdale, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Farmingdale ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Asian residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.6%.

Farmingdale is more Asian than neighboring South Farmingdale (4% Asian), East Farmingdale (4.7% Asian), and North Massapequa (1.9% Asian). Farmingdale is less Asian than neighboring Old Bethpage (17% Asian), and Plainedge (14.6% Asian).

Farmingdale's Hispanic Population

1,423 residents of Farmingdale, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Farmingdale ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Farmingdale's population has increased from 15.2% to 16.8%.

Farmingdale is more Hispanic than neighboring South Farmingdale (16.6% Hispanic), Old Bethpage (1.2% Hispanic), Plainedge (13.8% Hispanic), and North Massapequa (9.6% Hispanic). Farmingdale is less Hispanic than neighboring East Farmingdale (20.6% Hispanic).

Farmingdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Farmingdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Farmingdale ranks 406th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Farmingdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.4% Native American/Other), Plainedge (0.1% Native American/Other), East Farmingdale (0.7% Native American/Other), and North Massapequa (0.5% Native American/Other).

Farmingdale's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Farmingdale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Farmingdale ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Farmingdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Farmingdale's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Farmingdale is more Multiracial than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.4% Multiracial). Farmingdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Plainedge (3% Multiracial), East Farmingdale (3.3% Multiracial), and North Massapequa (1.8% 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.