Lynbrook, NY Demographics

A map of Lynbrook's Population by Race

Lynbrook, New York has an estimated population of 20,325, a less than 1% change from the 20,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.7% White, 21.0% Hispanic, 8.4% Asian, 7.7% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynbrook has become 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 Lynbrook, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 58.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynbrook is ranked the 86th 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). Lynbrook was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynbrook's White Population

12,131 residents of Lynbrook, or 59.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynbrook is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lynbrook ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Lynbrook's population has decreased from 64.6% to 59.7%.

Lynbrook is more White than neighboring North Lynbrook (35% White). Lynbrook is less White than neighboring East Rockaway (79.6% White), Malverne (64.2% White), Hewlett (71.4% White), and Malverne Park Oaks (65.5% White).

Lynbrook's Black Population

1,563 residents of Lynbrook, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynbrook is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lynbrook ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Black residents' share of Lynbrook's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.7%.

Lynbrook is more Black than neighboring North Lynbrook (6.8% Black), East Rockaway (3.8% Black), Malverne (4.2% Black), Hewlett (4.7% Black), and Malverne Park Oaks (0% Black).

Lynbrook's Asian Population

1,717 residents of Lynbrook, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynbrook is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lynbrook ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Lynbrook's population has increased from 6.2% to 8.4%.

Lynbrook is more Asian than neighboring North Lynbrook (4.2% Asian), East Rockaway (1.3% Asian), and Malverne (5.9% Asian). Lynbrook is less Asian than neighboring Hewlett (8.7% Asian), and Malverne Park Oaks (16.4% Asian).

Lynbrook's Hispanic Population

4,277 residents of Lynbrook, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynbrook is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lynbrook ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynbrook's population has increased from 18.8% to 21.0%.

Lynbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring East Rockaway (13.1% Hispanic), Malverne (20.5% Hispanic), Hewlett (11.3% Hispanic), and Malverne Park Oaks (2% Hispanic). Lynbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lynbrook (53.9% Hispanic).

Lynbrook's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Lynbrook, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynbrook is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynbrook ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Lynbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lynbrook (0% Native American/Other), East Rockaway (0.2% Native American/Other), Malverne (0.3% Native American/Other), Hewlett (0.1% Native American/Other), and Malverne Park Oaks (0% Native American/Other).

Lynbrook's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Lynbrook, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynbrook is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lynbrook ranks 825th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynbrook's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynbrook's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.

Lynbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lynbrook (0% Multiracial), and East Rockaway (2% Multiracial). Lynbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Malverne (4.8% Multiracial), Hewlett (3.7% Multiracial), and 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.