Glen Cove, NY Demographics

A map of Glen Cove's Population by Race

Glen Cove, New York has an estimated population of 28,112, a less than 1% change from the 28,365 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 33.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Asian, 4.3% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glen Cove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glen Cove has become slightly 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 Glen Cove, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glen Cove is ranked the 54th 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). Glen Cove was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glen Cove's White Population

15,155 residents of Glen Cove, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glen Cove is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Glen Cove ranks 1196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Glen Cove's population has increased from 52.1% to 53.9%.

Glen Cove is less White than neighboring Sea Cliff (82.9% White), Lattingtown (79.3% White), Glen Head (73.2% White), Locust Valley (71.7% White), and Glenwood Landing (85.6% White).

Glen Cove's Black Population

1,212 residents of Glen Cove, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glen Cove is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Glen Cove ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Glen Cove's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.3%.

Glen Cove is more Black than neighboring Sea Cliff (1.1% Black), Lattingtown (0.5% Black), Glen Head (1.3% Black), Locust Valley (0.4% Black), and Glenwood Landing (0.1% Black).

Glen Cove's Asian Population

1,549 residents of Glen Cove, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glen Cove is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Glen Cove ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Glen Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Glen Cove is more Asian than neighboring Sea Cliff (0.6% Asian), Glen Head (2.9% Asian), and Glenwood Landing (4.5% Asian). Glen Cove is less Asian than neighboring Lattingtown (8.2% Asian), and Locust Valley (7.9% Asian).

Glen Cove's Hispanic Population

9,290 residents of Glen Cove, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glen Cove is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Glen Cove ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Glen Cove's population has decreased from 34.4% to 33.0%.

Glen Cove is more Hispanic than neighboring Sea Cliff (11.1% Hispanic), Lattingtown (8.7% Hispanic), Glen Head (17.2% Hispanic), Locust Valley (16.6% Hispanic), and Glenwood Landing (9.9% Hispanic).

Glen Cove's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Glen Cove, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glen Cove is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Glen Cove ranks 399th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glen Cove's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Glen Cove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenwood Landing (0% Native American/Other). Glen Cove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lattingtown (1.5% Native American/Other), Glen Head (2.6% Native American/Other), and Locust Valley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Glen Cove's Multiracial Population

837 residents of Glen Cove, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glen Cove is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Glen Cove ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glen Cove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Glen Cove's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Glen Cove is more Multiracial than neighboring Lattingtown (1.9% Multiracial), Glen Head (2.9% Multiracial), Locust Valley (2.7% Multiracial), and Glenwood Landing (0% Multiracial). Glen Cove is less Multiracial than neighboring Sea Cliff (4.1% 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.