Hicksville, NY Demographics

A map of Hicksville's Population by Race

Hicksville, New York has an estimated population of 43,780, a less than 1% change from the 43,869 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.6% White, 32.3% Asian, 23.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hicksville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hicksville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Hicksville, that probability was 67.2% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hicksville is ranked the 22nd 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). Hicksville was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hicksville's White Population

16,037 residents of Hicksville, or 36.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hicksville is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Hicksville ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Hicksville's population has decreased from 43.5% to 36.6%.

Hicksville is more White than neighboring New Cassel (5% White). Hicksville is less White than neighboring Jericho (37.9% White), Salisbury (52.8% White), Levittown (63.4% White), and Bethpage (72.5% White).

Hicksville's Black Population

1,562 residents of Hicksville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hicksville is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Hicksville ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. Black residents' share of Hicksville's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

Hicksville is more Black than neighboring Jericho (1.8% Black), Salisbury (2.1% Black), Levittown (2.2% Black), and Bethpage (0.1% Black). Hicksville is less Black than neighboring New Cassel (24.8% Black).

Hicksville's Asian Population

14,155 residents of Hicksville, or 32.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hicksville is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Hicksville ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Hicksville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.3%.

Hicksville is more Asian than neighboring Salisbury (25.7% Asian), New Cassel (1.7% Asian), Levittown (11% Asian), and Bethpage (15.2% Asian). Hicksville is less Asian than neighboring Jericho (53.8% Asian).

Hicksville's Hispanic Population

10,171 residents of Hicksville, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hicksville is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hicksville ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hicksville's population has increased from 18.2% to 23.2%.

Hicksville is more Hispanic than neighboring Jericho (2.4% Hispanic), Salisbury (18.5% Hispanic), Levittown (19.2% Hispanic), and Bethpage (10.3% Hispanic). Hicksville is less Hispanic than neighboring New Cassel (63.8% Hispanic).

Hicksville's Native American/Other Population

907 residents of Hicksville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hicksville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hicksville ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 122.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hicksville's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Hicksville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jericho (0.7% Native American/Other), Salisbury (0.1% Native American/Other), Levittown (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bethpage (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hicksville's Multiracial Population

948 residents of Hicksville, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hicksville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hicksville ranks 998th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hicksville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hicksville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Hicksville is more Multiracial than neighboring Salisbury (0.9% Multiracial), and Bethpage (1.2% Multiracial). Hicksville is less Multiracial than neighboring Jericho (3.6% Multiracial), New Cassel (2.6% Multiracial), and Levittown (3.3% 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.