Middle Island, NY Demographics

A map of Middle Island's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,688	7,226	69.7%	68.5%
Black	1,674	1,308	15.2%	12.4%
Hispanic	1,271	1,290	11.5%	12.2%
Multiracial	267	337	2.4%	3.2%
Asian	94	282	0.9%	2.7%
Native American/Other	33	103	0.3%	1.0%

Middle Island, New York has an estimated population of 11,027, an increase from the 10,546 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 15.2% Black, 11.5% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middle Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middle Island has become less 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 Middle Island, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middle Island is ranked the 179th 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). Middle Island was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middle Island's White Population

7,688 residents of Middle Island, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middle Island is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Middle Island ranks 1048th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Middle Island's population has increased from 68.5% to 69.7%.

Middle Island is more White than neighboring Gordon Heights (10% White), and Coram (56.3% White). Middle Island is less White than neighboring Rocky Point (76.6% White), Yaphank (81.3% White), and Ridge (86.1% White).

Middle Island's Black Population

1,674 residents of Middle Island, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middle Island is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Middle Island ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Black residents' share of Middle Island's population has increased from 12.4% to 15.2%.

Middle Island is more Black than neighboring Rocky Point (0.9% Black), Yaphank (4.7% Black), Coram (12.6% Black), and Ridge (2.4% Black). Middle Island is less Black than neighboring Gordon Heights (52.9% Black).

Middle Island's Asian Population

94 residents of Middle Island, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middle Island is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Middle Island ranks 406th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Middle Island's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.9%.

Middle Island is more Asian than neighboring Gordon Heights (0.4% Asian). Middle Island is less Asian than neighboring Rocky Point (1.2% Asian), Yaphank (1.4% Asian), and Coram (3.7% Asian).

Middle Island's Hispanic Population

1,271 residents of Middle Island, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middle Island is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Middle Island ranks 289th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Middle Island's population has decreased from 12.2% to 11.5%.

Middle Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Yaphank (10.7% Hispanic), and Ridge (8.7% Hispanic). Middle Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Gordon Heights (26.2% Hispanic), Rocky Point (16.6% Hispanic), and Coram (18.7% Hispanic).

Middle Island's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Middle Island, 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 Middle Island is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Middle Island ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middle Island's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Middle Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rocky Point (0.1% Native American/Other). Middle Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gordon Heights (2.6% Native American/Other), Coram (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other).

Middle Island's Multiracial Population

267 residents of Middle Island, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middle Island is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Middle Island ranks 712th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Middle Island's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.4%.

Middle Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Yaphank (1.5% Multiracial), and Ridge (1.3% Multiracial). Middle Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Gordon Heights (7.9% Multiracial), Rocky Point (4.6% Multiracial), and Coram (7.8% 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.