Greenlawn, NY Demographics

A map of Greenlawn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,076	8,329	53.1%	61.0%
Hispanic	3,810	2,420	25.0%	17.7%
Black	2,105	1,660	13.8%	12.2%
Asian	633	773	4.2%	5.7%
Multiracial	508	387	3.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	78	92	0.5%	0.7%

Greenlawn, New York has an estimated population of 15,210, a large increase from the 13,661 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 13.8% Black, 4.2% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenlawn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenlawn has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Greenlawn, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenlawn is ranked the 127th 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). Greenlawn was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenlawn's White Population

8,076 residents of Greenlawn, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenlawn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Greenlawn ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Greenlawn's population has decreased from 61.0% to 53.1%.

Greenlawn is more White than neighboring Huntington Station (51.3% White). Greenlawn is less White than neighboring Elwood (71.6% White), Centerport (78.8% White), East Northport (82.4% White), and Northport (88.6% White).

Greenlawn's Black Population

2,105 residents of Greenlawn, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenlawn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Greenlawn ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Greenlawn's population has increased from 12.2% to 13.8%.

Greenlawn is more Black than neighboring Elwood (3.6% Black), Centerport (0.4% Black), East Northport (2.4% Black), Huntington Station (10.1% Black), and Northport (0.2% Black).

Greenlawn's Asian Population

633 residents of Greenlawn, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenlawn is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Greenlawn ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Greenlawn's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.2%.

Greenlawn is more Asian than neighboring Centerport (0.9% Asian), East Northport (3.4% Asian), Huntington Station (2.8% Asian), and Northport (0.7% Asian). Greenlawn is less Asian than neighboring Elwood (6.7% Asian).

Greenlawn's Hispanic Population

3,810 residents of Greenlawn, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenlawn is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Greenlawn ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenlawn's population has increased from 17.7% to 25.0%.

Greenlawn is more Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (12.1% Hispanic), Centerport (10.9% Hispanic), East Northport (8.6% Hispanic), and Northport (7.1% Hispanic). Greenlawn is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Station (31.3% Hispanic).

Greenlawn's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Greenlawn, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenlawn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenlawn ranks 558th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenlawn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Greenlawn is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Northport (0.1% Native American/Other), and Northport (0% Native American/Other). Greenlawn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elwood (2.7% Native American/Other), Centerport (4.2% Native American/Other), and Huntington Station (1.8% Native American/Other).

Greenlawn's Multiracial Population

508 residents of Greenlawn, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenlawn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Greenlawn ranks 844th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlawn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenlawn's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Greenlawn is more Multiracial than neighboring East Northport (3.2% Multiracial), and Huntington Station (2.7% Multiracial). Greenlawn is less Multiracial than neighboring Elwood (3.4% Multiracial), and Centerport (4.9% 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.