Medford, NY Demographics

A map of Medford's Population by Race

Medford, New York has an estimated population of 24,796, a slight increase from the 24,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 28.7% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 3.4% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medford 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 Medford, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medford is ranked the 65th 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). Medford was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medford's White Population

14,521 residents of Medford, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medford is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Medford ranks 1115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Medford's population has decreased from 62.2% to 58.6%.

Medford is more White than neighboring Gordon Heights (10% White), and North Bellport (36.7% White). Medford is less White than neighboring East Patchogue (68.2% White), North Patchogue (70.3% White), and Farmingville (62.7% White).

Medford's Black Population

1,736 residents of Medford, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medford is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Medford ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Black residents' share of Medford's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.0%.

Medford is more Black than neighboring East Patchogue (3.7% Black), North Patchogue (0.4% Black), and Farmingville (4.5% Black). Medford is less Black than neighboring Gordon Heights (52.9% Black), and North Bellport (18.8% Black).

Medford's Asian Population

835 residents of Medford, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medford is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Medford ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Medford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Medford is more Asian than neighboring Gordon Heights (0.4% Asian), East Patchogue (2.5% Asian), and North Bellport (2.6% Asian). Medford is less Asian than neighboring North Patchogue (3.9% Asian), and Farmingville (5.9% Asian).

Medford's Hispanic Population

7,113 residents of Medford, or 28.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medford is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Medford ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Medford's population has increased from 24.6% to 28.7%.

Medford is more Hispanic than neighboring Gordon Heights (26.2% Hispanic), East Patchogue (22% Hispanic), North Patchogue (23.5% Hispanic), and Farmingville (19.9% Hispanic). Medford is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bellport (38.8% Hispanic).

Medford's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Medford, 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 Medford is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Medford ranks 525th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Medford is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Bellport (0.6% Native American/Other), and North Patchogue (0% Native American/Other). Medford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gordon Heights (2.6% Native American/Other), East Patchogue (1.2% Native American/Other), and Farmingville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Medford's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Medford, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medford is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Medford ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Medford's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.4%.

Medford is less Multiracial than neighboring Gordon Heights (7.9% Multiracial), East Patchogue (2.5% Multiracial), North Bellport (2.5% Multiracial), North Patchogue (1.9% Multiracial), and Farmingville (5.7% 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.