Island Park, NY Demographics

A map of Island Park's Population by Race

Island Park, New York has an estimated population of 4,976, a less than 1% change from the 4,928 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Island Park has become considerably 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 Island Park, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Island Park is ranked the 357th 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). Island Park was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Island Park's White Population

3,454 residents of Island Park, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island Park is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Island Park ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's White population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. White residents' share of Island Park's population has increased from 55.4% to 69.4%.

Island Park is less White than neighboring Harbor Isle (78.5% White), Barnum Island (74.4% White), Long Beach (72.3% White), Bay Park (73% White), and Oceanside (76.5% White).

Island Park's Black Population

14 residents of Island Park, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island Park is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Island Park ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Black residents' share of Island Park's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.3%.

Island Park is less Black than neighboring Harbor Isle (9% Black), Barnum Island (4.1% Black), Long Beach (2.6% Black), Bay Park (4.3% Black), and Oceanside (1.5% Black).

Island Park's Asian Population

84 residents of Island Park, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island Park is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Island Park ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Asian residents' share of Island Park's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.7%.

Island Park is more Asian than neighboring Barnum Island (1.5% Asian), and Bay Park (0% Asian). Island Park is less Asian than neighboring Harbor Isle (12.5% Asian), Long Beach (4.5% Asian), and Oceanside (3.9% Asian).

Island Park's Hispanic Population

1,174 residents of Island Park, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island Park is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Island Park ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Island Park's population has decreased from 33.4% to 23.6%.

Island Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Harbor Isle (0% Hispanic), Barnum Island (9.9% Hispanic), Long Beach (14.1% Hispanic), Bay Park (21.5% Hispanic), and Oceanside (16.3% Hispanic).

Island Park's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Island Park, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Island Park is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Island Park ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Island Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harbor Isle (0% Native American/Other), Long Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Bay Park (0% Native American/Other), and Oceanside (0.3% Native American/Other). Island Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barnum Island (7.2% Native American/Other).

Island Park's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Island Park, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island Park is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Island Park ranks 964th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Island Park's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.7%.

Island Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Harbor Isle (0% Multiracial), Barnum Island (2.8% Multiracial), Bay Park (1.2% Multiracial), and Oceanside (1.6% Multiracial). Island Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Beach (5.8% 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.