Northport, NY Demographics

A map of Northport's Population by Race

Northport, New York has an estimated population of 7,322, a less than 1% change from the 7,347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northport 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 Northport, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northport is ranked the 263rd 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). Northport was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northport's White Population

6,489 residents of Northport, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Northport ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Northport's population has decreased from 89.3% to 88.6%.

Northport is more White than neighboring Centerport (78.8% White), East Northport (82.4% White), Greenlawn (53.1% White), Fort Salonga (86.3% White), and Asharoken (86.6% White).

Northport's Black Population

17 residents of Northport, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Northport ranks 886th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Black residents' share of Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Northport is more Black than neighboring Asharoken (0% Black). Northport is less Black than neighboring Centerport (0.4% Black), East Northport (2.4% Black), and Greenlawn (13.8% Black).

Northport's Asian Population

52 residents of Northport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northport is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Northport ranks 512th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Asian residents' share of Northport's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Northport is less Asian than neighboring Centerport (0.9% Asian), East Northport (3.4% Asian), Greenlawn (4.2% Asian), Fort Salonga (1.2% Asian), and Asharoken (1.5% Asian).

Northport's Hispanic Population

520 residents of Northport, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northport ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Northport's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.1%.

Northport is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Salonga (6.9% Hispanic), and Asharoken (3.2% Hispanic). Northport is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerport (10.9% Hispanic), East Northport (8.6% Hispanic), and Greenlawn (25% Hispanic).

Northport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northport, 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 Northport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northport ranks 962nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Centerport (4.2% Native American/Other), East Northport (0.1% Native American/Other), Greenlawn (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Salonga (1% Native American/Other).

Northport's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Northport, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northport ranks 1109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Northport's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.3%.

Northport is more Multiracial than neighboring East Northport (3.2% Multiracial). Northport is less Multiracial than neighboring Centerport (4.9% Multiracial), Fort Salonga (4.3% Multiracial), and Asharoken (8.7% 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.