North Wantagh, NY Demographics

A map of North Wantagh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,273	9,673	77.7%	81.1%
Hispanic	1,771	1,416	14.8%	11.9%
Multiracial	366	255	3.1%	2.1%
Asian	250	375	2.1%	3.1%
Black	208	138	1.7%	1.2%
Native American/Other	72	74	0.6%	0.6%

North Wantagh, New York has an estimated population of 11,940, a less than 1% change from the 11,931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Wantagh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Wantagh is ranked the 164th 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 Wantagh was ranked the 166th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Wantagh's White Population

9,273 residents of North Wantagh, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Wantagh is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. North Wantagh ranks 793rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of North Wantagh's population has decreased from 81.1% to 77.7%.

North Wantagh is more White than neighboring Levittown (63.4% White), North Bellmore (71.9% White), and Plainedge (68% White). North Wantagh is less White than neighboring Wantagh (83.4% White), and Seaford (82% White).

North Wantagh's Black Population

208 residents of North Wantagh, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Wantagh is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. North Wantagh ranks 729th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Black residents' share of North Wantagh's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

North Wantagh is more Black than neighboring Wantagh (0.6% Black), and Plainedge (0.6% Black). North Wantagh is less Black than neighboring Levittown (2.2% Black), North Bellmore (4.8% Black), and Seaford (3.5% Black).

North Wantagh's Asian Population

250 residents of North Wantagh, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Wantagh is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. North Wantagh ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of North Wantagh's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.

North Wantagh is less Asian than neighboring Levittown (11% Asian), Wantagh (3.8% Asian), North Bellmore (6.5% Asian), Seaford (4% Asian), and Plainedge (14.6% Asian).

North Wantagh's Hispanic Population

1,771 residents of North Wantagh, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Wantagh is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Wantagh ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Wantagh's population has increased from 11.9% to 14.8%.

North Wantagh is more Hispanic than neighboring Wantagh (9.5% Hispanic), North Bellmore (12.5% Hispanic), Seaford (8.4% Hispanic), and Plainedge (13.8% Hispanic). North Wantagh is less Hispanic than neighboring Levittown (19.2% Hispanic).

North Wantagh's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of North Wantagh, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Wantagh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Wantagh ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Wantagh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

North Wantagh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wantagh (0.5% Native American/Other), North Bellmore (0.5% Native American/Other), and Plainedge (0.1% Native American/Other). North Wantagh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Levittown (0.9% Native American/Other), and Seaford (1% Native American/Other).

North Wantagh's Multiracial Population

366 residents of North Wantagh, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Wantagh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Wantagh ranks 1119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wantagh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Wantagh's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%.

North Wantagh is more Multiracial than neighboring Wantagh (2.1% Multiracial), Seaford (1.1% Multiracial), and Plainedge (3% Multiracial). North Wantagh is less Multiracial than neighboring Levittown (3.3% Multiracial), and North Bellmore (3.8% 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.