Head of the Harbor, NY Demographics

A map of Head of the Harbor's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,024	1,212	74.0%	79.7%
Hispanic	169	177	12.2%	11.6%
Multiracial	90	56	6.5%	3.7%
Asian	78	59	5.6%	3.9%
Black	23	4	1.7%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.8%

Head of the Harbor, New York has an estimated population of 1,384, a decrease from the 1,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 5.6% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Head of the Harbor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Head of the Harbor has become considerably 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 Head of the Harbor, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Head of the Harbor is ranked the 754th 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). Head of the Harbor was ranked the 724th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Head of the Harbor's White Population

1,024 residents of Head of the Harbor, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Head of the Harbor is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Head of the Harbor ranks 830th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Head of the Harbor's White population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Head of the Harbor's population has decreased from 79.7% to 74.0%.

Head of the Harbor is more White than neighboring Stony Brook (73.7% White), and Stony Brook University (35.7% White). Head of the Harbor is less White than neighboring St. James (80.8% White), Nissequogue (78.7% White), and Village of the Branch (88.4% White).

Head of the Harbor's Black Population

23 residents of Head of the Harbor, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Head of the Harbor is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Head of the Harbor ranks 1115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Head of the Harbor's Black population has grown by an estimated 475.0%. Black residents' share of Head of the Harbor's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Head of the Harbor is more Black than neighboring St. James (0.2% Black), and Nissequogue (0.3% Black). Head of the Harbor is less Black than neighboring Stony Brook (2.5% Black), Stony Brook University (7.5% Black), and Village of the Branch (2.2% Black).

Head of the Harbor's Asian Population

78 residents of Head of the Harbor, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Head of the Harbor is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Head of the Harbor ranks 309th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Head of the Harbor's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Asian residents' share of Head of the Harbor's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.6%.

Head of the Harbor is more Asian than neighboring Nissequogue (2.6% Asian), and Village of the Branch (4.2% Asian). Head of the Harbor is less Asian than neighboring St. James (5.7% Asian), Stony Brook (15.1% Asian), and Stony Brook University (43.3% Asian).

Head of the Harbor's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Head of the Harbor, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Head of the Harbor is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Head of the Harbor ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Head of the Harbor's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Head of the Harbor's population has increased from 11.6% to 12.2%.

Head of the Harbor is more Hispanic than neighboring St. James (11.6% Hispanic), Stony Brook (7% Hispanic), Stony Brook University (10.6% Hispanic), and Village of the Branch (2.9% Hispanic). Head of the Harbor is less Hispanic than neighboring Nissequogue (15.6% Hispanic).

Head of the Harbor's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Head of the Harbor, 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 Head of the Harbor is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Head of the Harbor ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Head of the Harbor is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. James (0.3% Native American/Other), Stony Brook (0.4% Native American/Other), and Stony Brook University (0.3% Native American/Other).

Head of the Harbor's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Head of the Harbor, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Head of the Harbor is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Head of the Harbor ranks 549th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Head of the Harbor's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Head of the Harbor's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.5%.

Head of the Harbor is more Multiracial than neighboring St. James (1.4% Multiracial), Nissequogue (2.7% Multiracial), Stony Brook (1.3% Multiracial), Stony Brook University (2.6% Multiracial), and Village of the Branch (2.4% 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.