Jericho, NY Demographics

A map of Jericho's Population by Race

Jericho, New York has an estimated population of 13,759, a decrease from the 14,808 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% Asian, 37.9% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jericho, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jericho has become 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 Jericho, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jericho is ranked the 147th 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). Jericho was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jericho's White Population

5,211 residents of Jericho, or 37.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jericho is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Jericho ranks 1224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Jericho's population has decreased from 43.0% to 37.9%.

Jericho is more White than neighboring Hicksville (36.6% White), and New Cassel (5% White). Jericho is less White than neighboring Brookville (68.8% White), Muttontown (54.3% White), and Salisbury (52.8% White).

Jericho's Black Population

241 residents of Jericho, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jericho is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Jericho ranks 507th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Black residents' share of Jericho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Jericho is more Black than neighboring Muttontown (1.7% Black). Jericho is less Black than neighboring Hicksville (3.6% Black), New Cassel (24.8% Black), Brookville (5.2% Black), and Salisbury (2.1% Black).

Jericho's Asian Population

7,397 residents of Jericho, or 53.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jericho is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Jericho ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Jericho's population has increased from 48.4% to 53.8%.

Jericho is more Asian than neighboring Hicksville (32.3% Asian), New Cassel (1.7% Asian), Brookville (13.1% Asian), Muttontown (38.9% Asian), and Salisbury (25.7% Asian).

Jericho's Hispanic Population

327 residents of Jericho, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jericho is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Jericho ranks 740th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Jericho's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.4%.

Jericho is less Hispanic than neighboring Hicksville (23.2% Hispanic), New Cassel (63.8% Hispanic), Brookville (7.4% Hispanic), Muttontown (3.7% Hispanic), and Salisbury (18.5% Hispanic).

Jericho's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Jericho, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jericho is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Jericho ranks 669th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jericho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Jericho is more Native American/Other than neighboring Muttontown (0% Native American/Other), and Salisbury (0.1% Native American/Other). Jericho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hicksville (2.1% Native American/Other), New Cassel (2.1% Native American/Other), and Brookville (2.8% Native American/Other).

Jericho's Multiracial Population

492 residents of Jericho, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jericho is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Jericho ranks 1168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jericho's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Jericho's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.6%.

Jericho is more Multiracial than neighboring Hicksville (2.2% Multiracial), New Cassel (2.6% Multiracial), Brookville (2.6% Multiracial), Muttontown (1.4% Multiracial), and Salisbury (0.9% 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.