Lakeview, NY Demographics

A map of Lakeview's Population by Race

Lakeview, New York has an estimated population of 5,825, a decrease from the 6,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% Black, 33.9% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, 4.1% White, and 3.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeview has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Lakeview, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeview is ranked the 320th 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). Lakeview was ranked the 310th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeview's White Population

239 residents of Lakeview, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeview is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lakeview ranks 1292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's White population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. White residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.1%.

Lakeview is less White than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (65.5% White), Rockville Centre (77% White), West Hempstead (57.8% White), Malverne (64.2% White), and North Lynbrook (35% White).

Lakeview's Black Population

2,814 residents of Lakeview, or 48.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeview is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lakeview ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Black residents' share of Lakeview's population has decreased from 69.9% to 48.3%.

Lakeview is more Black than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (0% Black), Rockville Centre (4.9% Black), West Hempstead (9.8% Black), Malverne (4.2% Black), and North Lynbrook (6.8% Black).

Lakeview's Asian Population

275 residents of Lakeview, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeview is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lakeview ranks 416th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.2%. Asian residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.7%.

Lakeview is more Asian than neighboring North Lynbrook (4.2% Asian). Lakeview is less Asian than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (16.4% Asian), Rockville Centre (5.6% Asian), West Hempstead (6.2% Asian), and Malverne (5.9% Asian).

Lakeview's Hispanic Population

1,972 residents of Lakeview, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeview is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeview ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 18.5% to 33.9%.

Lakeview is more Hispanic than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (2% Hispanic), Rockville Centre (9.6% Hispanic), West Hempstead (21.9% Hispanic), and Malverne (20.5% Hispanic). Lakeview is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lynbrook (53.9% Hispanic).

Lakeview's Native American/Other Population

179 residents of Lakeview, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeview is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeview ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.

Lakeview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Rockville Centre (0.9% Native American/Other), West Hempstead (1.7% Native American/Other), Malverne (0.3% Native American/Other), and North Lynbrook (0% Native American/Other).

Lakeview's Multiracial Population

346 residents of Lakeview, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeview is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeview ranks 427th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeview's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.9%.

Lakeview is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockville Centre (2% Multiracial), West Hempstead (2.6% Multiracial), Malverne (4.8% Multiracial), and North Lynbrook (0% Multiracial). Lakeview is less Multiracial than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (16.1% 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.