Matinecock, NY Demographics

A map of Matinecock's Population by Race

Matinecock, New York has an estimated population of 867, a slight increase from the 847 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 7.0% Asian, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Matinecock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Matinecock 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 Matinecock, that probability was 28.6% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matinecock is ranked the 900th 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). Matinecock was ranked the 902nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matinecock's White Population

617 residents of Matinecock, or 71.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matinecock is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Matinecock ranks 717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Matinecock's population has decreased from 83.8% to 71.2%.

Matinecock is more White than neighboring Old Brookville (69.1% White). Matinecock is less White than neighboring Locust Valley (71.7% White), Upper Brookville (77.1% White), Mill Neck (79.1% White), and Lattingtown (79.3% White).

Matinecock's Black Population

3 residents of Matinecock, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matinecock is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Matinecock ranks 1166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Matinecock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Matinecock is more Black than neighboring Mill Neck (0% Black). Matinecock is less Black than neighboring Locust Valley (0.4% Black), Upper Brookville (4.8% Black), Lattingtown (0.5% Black), and Old Brookville (2.1% Black).

Matinecock's Asian Population

61 residents of Matinecock, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matinecock is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Matinecock ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Matinecock's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.0%.

Matinecock is less Asian than neighboring Locust Valley (7.9% Asian), Upper Brookville (9.3% Asian), Mill Neck (10.2% Asian), Lattingtown (8.2% Asian), and Old Brookville (7.5% Asian).

Matinecock's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Matinecock, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matinecock is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Matinecock ranks 404th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Matinecock's population has increased from 9.1% to 17.0%.

Matinecock is more Hispanic than neighboring Locust Valley (16.6% Hispanic), Upper Brookville (2.5% Hispanic), Mill Neck (8.8% Hispanic), Lattingtown (8.7% Hispanic), and Old Brookville (16.8% Hispanic).

Matinecock's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Matinecock, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Matinecock is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Matinecock ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 23. Native American/Other residents' share of Matinecock's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.7%.

Matinecock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Locust Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Upper Brookville (1.1% Native American/Other), Mill Neck (0% Native American/Other), Lattingtown (1.5% Native American/Other), and Old Brookville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Matinecock's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Matinecock, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matinecock is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Matinecock ranks 1233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matinecock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Matinecock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Matinecock is less Multiracial than neighboring Locust Valley (2.7% Multiracial), Upper Brookville (5% Multiracial), Lattingtown (1.9% Multiracial), and Old Brookville (4.2% 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.