Malverne, NY Demographics
A map of Malverne's Population by Race
Malverne, New York has an estimated population of 8,477, a less than 1% change from the 8,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malverne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Malverne has become considerably 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 Malverne, that probability was 45.8% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Malverne is ranked the 231st 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). Malverne was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Malverne's White Population
5,443 residents of Malverne, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malverne is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Malverne ranks 988th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Malverne's population has decreased from 72.0% to 64.2%.
Malverne is more White than neighboring North Lynbrook (35% White), Lynbrook (59.7% White), Lakeview (4.1% White), and Franklin Square (53.8% White). Malverne is less White than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (65.5% White).
Malverne's Black Population
354 residents of Malverne, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malverne is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Malverne ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Black residents' share of Malverne's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.
Malverne is more Black than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (0% Black). Malverne is less Black than neighboring North Lynbrook (6.8% Black), Lynbrook (7.7% Black), Lakeview (48.3% Black), and Franklin Square (5.2% Black).
Malverne's Asian Population
503 residents of Malverne, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malverne is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Malverne ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Malverne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.
Malverne is more Asian than neighboring North Lynbrook (4.2% Asian), and Lakeview (4.7% Asian). Malverne is less Asian than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (16.4% Asian), Lynbrook (8.4% Asian), and Franklin Square (16.5% Asian).
Malverne's Hispanic Population
1,740 residents of Malverne, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malverne is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Malverne ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Malverne's population has increased from 13.0% to 20.5%.
Malverne is more Hispanic than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (2% Hispanic). Malverne is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lynbrook (53.9% Hispanic), Lynbrook (21% Hispanic), Lakeview (33.9% Hispanic), and Franklin Square (21.3% Hispanic).
Malverne's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of Malverne, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malverne is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Malverne ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malverne's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.
Malverne is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lynbrook (0% Native American/Other), and Malverne Park Oaks (0% Native American/Other). Malverne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynbrook (1% Native American/Other), Lakeview (3.1% Native American/Other), and Franklin Square (1.2% Native American/Other).
Malverne's Multiracial Population
411 residents of Malverne, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malverne is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Malverne ranks 1009th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malverne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Malverne's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.8%.
Malverne is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lynbrook (0% Multiracial), Lynbrook (2.1% Multiracial), and Franklin Square (2% Multiracial). Malverne is less Multiracial than neighboring Malverne Park Oaks (16.1% Multiracial), and Lakeview (5.9% 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.