Lake Success, NY Demographics

A map of Lake Success's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	1,585	1,587	56.0%	56.1%
White	1,007	1,039	35.6%	36.7%
Multiracial	83	67	2.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	81	103	2.9%	3.6%
Black	63	12	2.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	10	20	0.4%	0.7%

Lake Success, New York has an estimated population of 2,829, a less than 1% change from the 2,828 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.0% Asian, 35.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Success, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Success has become slightly 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 Lake Success, that probability was 54.8% in 2020 and 55.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Success is ranked the 510th 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). Lake Success was ranked the 519th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Success's White Population

1,007 residents of Lake Success, or 35.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Success is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lake Success ranks 1239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Lake Success's population has decreased from 36.7% to 35.6%.

Lake Success is less White than neighboring University Gardens (43.8% White), Thomaston (45.8% White), Russell Gardens (41.5% White), Manhasset (53.9% White), and Great Neck Plaza (53.3% White).

Lake Success's Black Population

63 residents of Lake Success, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Success is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lake Success ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's Black population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Success's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

Lake Success is more Black than neighboring Thomaston (2% Black), Russell Gardens (0.3% Black), and Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Black). Lake Success is less Black than neighboring University Gardens (2.7% Black), and Manhasset (10.9% Black).

Lake Success's Asian Population

1,585 residents of Lake Success, or 56.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Success is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lake Success ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Lake Success's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.0%.

Lake Success is more Asian than neighboring University Gardens (47.6% Asian), Thomaston (45% Asian), Russell Gardens (53.3% Asian), Manhasset (20% Asian), and Great Neck Plaza (24% Asian).

Lake Success's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Lake Success, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Success is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Success ranks 770th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Success's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Lake Success is more Hispanic than neighboring Thomaston (1.1% Hispanic). Lake Success is less Hispanic than neighboring University Gardens (5.5% Hispanic), Russell Gardens (3.1% Hispanic), Manhasset (11.6% Hispanic), and Great Neck Plaza (15.8% Hispanic).

Lake Success's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Lake Success, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Success is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Success ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Success's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lake Success is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Gardens (0.5% Native American/Other), Thomaston (3.3% Native American/Other), Russell Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), Manhasset (1.9% Native American/Other), and Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lake Success's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Lake Success, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Success is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Success ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Success's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Success's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Lake Success is more Multiracial than neighboring University Gardens (0% Multiracial), Thomaston (2.7% Multiracial), Russell Gardens (1% Multiracial), and Manhasset (1.8% Multiracial). Lake Success is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Neck Plaza (5.4% 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.