Great River, NY Demographics

A map of Great River's Population by Race

Great River, New York has an estimated population of 1,899, a decrease from the 2,005 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Great River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Great River 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 Great River, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 25.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Great River is ranked the 650th 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). Great River was ranked the 627th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Great River's White Population

1,624 residents of Great River, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Great River is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Great River ranks 593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Great River's population has decreased from 87.4% to 85.5%.

Great River is more White than neighboring East Islip (80% White), Oakdale (84% White), Islip Terrace (76% White), North Great River (55.1% White), and Islip (68.3% White).

Great River's Black Population

0 residents of Great River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Great River is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Great River ranks 648th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Great River's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Great River is less Black than neighboring East Islip (2.1% Black), Oakdale (4.2% Black), Islip Terrace (0.6% Black), North Great River (3.5% Black), and Islip (3.1% Black).

Great River's Asian Population

34 residents of Great River, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Great River is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Great River ranks 548th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Great River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Great River is more Asian than neighboring East Islip (1.4% Asian), Oakdale (1.2% Asian), and North Great River (1.7% Asian). Great River is less Asian than neighboring Islip Terrace (2.7% Asian), and Islip (5.5% Asian).

Great River's Hispanic Population

200 residents of Great River, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Great River is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Great River ranks 465th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Great River's population has increased from 7.7% to 10.5%.

Great River is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakdale (6.2% Hispanic). Great River is less Hispanic than neighboring East Islip (13.5% Hispanic), Islip Terrace (19.7% Hispanic), North Great River (28.8% Hispanic), and Islip (20.9% Hispanic).

Great River's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Great River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Great River is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Great River ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Great River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Great River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), Islip Terrace (0% Native American/Other), and Islip (0.1% Native American/Other). Great River is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Islip (1.7% Native American/Other), and North Great River (2.8% Native American/Other).

Great River's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Great River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Great River is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Great River ranks 1225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Great River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Great River is more Multiracial than neighboring East Islip (1.3% Multiracial), and Islip Terrace (1% Multiracial). Great River is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial), North Great River (8.1% Multiracial), and Islip (2.1% 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.