North Great River, NY Demographics

A map of North Great River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,152	3,197	55.1%	74.9%
Hispanic	1,127	728	28.8%	17.1%
Multiracial	318	87	8.1%	2.0%
Black	135	137	3.5%	3.2%
Native American/Other	110	23	2.8%	0.5%
Asian	67	94	1.7%	2.2%

North Great River, New York has an estimated population of 3,909, a decrease from the 4,266 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Great River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Great River has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 North Great River, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Great River is ranked the 424th 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). North Great River was ranked the 402nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Great River's White Population

2,152 residents of North Great River, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Great River is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. North Great River ranks 940th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's White population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. White residents' share of North Great River's population has decreased from 74.9% to 55.1%.

North Great River is more White than neighboring Central Islip (14.2% White). North Great River is less White than neighboring Islip Terrace (76% White), East Islip (80% White), Oakdale (84% White), and Bohemia (81.2% White).

North Great River's Black Population

135 residents of North Great River, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Great River is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. North Great River ranks 359th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of North Great River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

North Great River is more Black than neighboring Islip Terrace (0.6% Black), East Islip (2.1% Black), and Bohemia (2.1% Black). North Great River is less Black than neighboring Central Islip (16.9% Black), and Oakdale (4.2% Black).

North Great River's Asian Population

67 residents of North Great River, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Great River is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. North Great River ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Asian residents' share of North Great River's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

North Great River is more Asian than neighboring East Islip (1.4% Asian), and Oakdale (1.2% Asian). North Great River is less Asian than neighboring Islip Terrace (2.7% Asian), Central Islip (1.8% Asian), and Bohemia (5.9% Asian).

North Great River's Hispanic Population

1,127 residents of North Great River, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Great River is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Great River ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Great River's population has increased from 17.1% to 28.8%.

North Great River is more Hispanic than neighboring Islip Terrace (19.7% Hispanic), East Islip (13.5% Hispanic), Oakdale (6.2% Hispanic), and Bohemia (9.6% Hispanic). North Great River is less Hispanic than neighboring Central Islip (63.1% Hispanic).

North Great River's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of North Great River, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Great River is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Great River ranks 718th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 378.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Great River's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.8%.

North Great River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Islip Terrace (0% Native American/Other), Central Islip (1.2% Native American/Other), East Islip (1.7% Native American/Other), Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), and Bohemia (0% Native American/Other).

North Great River's Multiracial Population

318 residents of North Great River, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Great River is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Great River ranks 1151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Great River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 265.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Great River's population has increased from 2.0% to 8.1%.

North Great River is more Multiracial than neighboring Islip Terrace (1% Multiracial), Central Islip (2.9% Multiracial), East Islip (1.3% Multiracial), Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial), and Bohemia (1.2% 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.