Muttontown, NY Demographics
A map of Muttontown's Population by Race
Muttontown, New York has an estimated population of 3,505, a less than 1% change from the 3,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 38.9% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muttontown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Muttontown is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Muttontown, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Muttontown is ranked the 457th 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). Muttontown was ranked the 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Muttontown's White Population
1,904 residents of Muttontown, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muttontown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Muttontown ranks 1158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Muttontown's population has decreased from 57.7% to 54.3%.
Muttontown is more White than neighboring Jericho (37.9% White). Muttontown is less White than neighboring East Norwich (78.9% White), Upper Brookville (77.1% White), Syosset (59.1% White), and Brookville (68.8% White).
Muttontown's Black Population
60 residents of Muttontown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muttontown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Muttontown ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Muttontown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
Muttontown is more Black than neighboring East Norwich (0.7% Black), and Syosset (1% Black). Muttontown is less Black than neighboring Upper Brookville (4.8% Black), Brookville (5.2% Black), and Jericho (1.8% Black).
Muttontown's Asian Population
1,363 residents of Muttontown, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muttontown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Muttontown ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Asian residents' share of Muttontown's population has increased from 33.9% to 38.9%.
Muttontown is more Asian than neighboring East Norwich (4.7% Asian), Upper Brookville (9.3% Asian), Syosset (32.8% Asian), and Brookville (13.1% Asian). Muttontown is less Asian than neighboring Jericho (53.8% Asian).
Muttontown's Hispanic Population
128 residents of Muttontown, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muttontown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Muttontown ranks 675th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Muttontown's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.7%.
Muttontown is more Hispanic than neighboring Upper Brookville (2.5% Hispanic), and Jericho (2.4% Hispanic). Muttontown is less Hispanic than neighboring East Norwich (8.2% Hispanic), Syosset (4.5% Hispanic), and Brookville (7.4% Hispanic).
Muttontown's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Muttontown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muttontown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Muttontown ranks 824th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muttontown's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Muttontown is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Norwich (1.6% Native American/Other), Upper Brookville (1.1% Native American/Other), Syosset (0.7% Native American/Other), Brookville (2.8% Native American/Other), and Jericho (0.7% Native American/Other).
Muttontown's Multiracial Population
50 residents of Muttontown, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muttontown is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Muttontown ranks 1174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muttontown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Muttontown's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.
Muttontown is less Multiracial than neighboring East Norwich (5.7% Multiracial), Upper Brookville (5% Multiracial), Syosset (1.9% Multiracial), Brookville (2.6% Multiracial), and Jericho (3.6% 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.