Floral Park, NY Demographics
A map of Floral Park's Population by Race
Floral Park, New York has an estimated population of 16,169, a less than 1% change from the 16,172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.5% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 13.5% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Floral Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Floral Park has become 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 Floral Park, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Floral Park is ranked the 117th 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). Floral Park was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Floral Park's White Population
10,920 residents of Floral Park, or 67.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Floral Park is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Floral Park ranks 1005th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Floral Park's population has decreased from 71.1% to 67.5%.
Floral Park is more White than neighboring South Floral Park (11.5% White), Bellerose (66.7% White), Stewart Manor (67.1% White), New Hyde Park (48.9% White), and Elmont (11.2% White).
Floral Park's Black Population
219 residents of Floral Park, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Floral Park is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Floral Park ranks 604th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Floral Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Floral Park is less Black than neighboring South Floral Park (40.4% Black), Bellerose (10% Black), New Hyde Park (1.9% Black), and Elmont (37.9% Black).
Floral Park's Asian Population
2,189 residents of Floral Park, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Floral Park is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Floral Park ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Floral Park's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.5%.
Floral Park is more Asian than neighboring Bellerose (5% Asian), and Stewart Manor (11.4% Asian). Floral Park is less Asian than neighboring South Floral Park (16.5% Asian), New Hyde Park (34.2% Asian), and Elmont (15.4% Asian).
Floral Park's Hispanic Population
2,342 residents of Floral Park, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Floral Park is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Floral Park ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Floral Park's population has increased from 12.8% to 14.5%.
Floral Park is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hyde Park (9.4% Hispanic). Floral Park is less Hispanic than neighboring South Floral Park (22.3% Hispanic), Bellerose (15.8% Hispanic), Stewart Manor (16.4% Hispanic), and Elmont (27.3% Hispanic).
Floral Park's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Floral Park, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Floral Park is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Floral Park ranks 628th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Floral Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Floral Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Floral Park (3.8% Native American/Other), Bellerose (1.3% Native American/Other), Stewart Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), New Hyde Park (1.6% Native American/Other), and Elmont (1.9% Native American/Other).
Floral Park's Multiracial Population
428 residents of Floral Park, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Floral Park is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Floral Park ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Floral Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Floral Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.
Floral Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellerose (1.1% Multiracial). Floral Park is less Multiracial than neighboring South Floral Park (5.4% Multiracial), Stewart Manor (3.1% Multiracial), New Hyde Park (4% Multiracial), and Elmont (6.3% 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.