Nesconset, NY Demographics

A map of Nesconset's Population by Race

Nesconset, New York has an estimated population of 13,833, an increase from the 13,207 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 7.2% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nesconset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nesconset 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 Nesconset, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nesconset is ranked the 145th 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). Nesconset was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nesconset's White Population

10,243 residents of Nesconset, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nesconset is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Nesconset ranks 823rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Nesconset's population has decreased from 80.1% to 74.0%.

Nesconset is more White than neighboring Lake Grove (71.4% White), Lake Ronkonkoma (68.5% White), and Islandia (29.1% White). Nesconset is less White than neighboring St. James (80.8% White), and Village of the Branch (88.4% White).

Nesconset's Black Population

495 residents of Nesconset, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nesconset is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Nesconset ranks 616th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's Black population has grown by an estimated 138.0%. Black residents' share of Nesconset's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.6%.

Nesconset is more Black than neighboring St. James (0.2% Black), Village of the Branch (2.2% Black), Lake Grove (1.4% Black), and Lake Ronkonkoma (3.4% Black). Nesconset is less Black than neighboring Islandia (17.5% Black).

Nesconset's Asian Population

992 residents of Nesconset, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nesconset is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Nesconset ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Asian residents' share of Nesconset's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.2%.

Nesconset is more Asian than neighboring St. James (5.7% Asian), Village of the Branch (4.2% Asian), and Islandia (6.3% Asian). Nesconset is less Asian than neighboring Lake Grove (11% Asian), and Lake Ronkonkoma (9% Asian).

Nesconset's Hispanic Population

1,457 residents of Nesconset, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nesconset is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Nesconset ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Nesconset's population has increased from 9.0% to 10.5%.

Nesconset is more Hispanic than neighboring Village of the Branch (2.9% Hispanic). Nesconset is less Hispanic than neighboring St. James (11.6% Hispanic), Lake Grove (11.7% Hispanic), Lake Ronkonkoma (14.8% Hispanic), and Islandia (32% Hispanic).

Nesconset's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Nesconset, 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 Nesconset is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nesconset ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nesconset's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Nesconset is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. James (0.3% Native American/Other), Lake Grove (1% Native American/Other), Lake Ronkonkoma (0.1% Native American/Other), and Islandia (10.6% Native American/Other).

Nesconset's Multiracial Population

646 residents of Nesconset, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nesconset is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Nesconset ranks 1036th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nesconset's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Nesconset's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.7%.

Nesconset is more Multiracial than neighboring St. James (1.4% Multiracial), Village of the Branch (2.4% Multiracial), Lake Grove (3.5% Multiracial), Lake Ronkonkoma (4.2% Multiracial), and Islandia (4.4% 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.