Northwest Harbor, NY Demographics

A map of Northwest Harbor's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,428	3,378	65.9%	72.8%
Hispanic	1,226	863	23.6%	18.6%
Multiracial	276	133	5.3%	2.9%
Black	184	83	3.5%	1.8%
Asian	65	110	1.2%	2.4%
Native American/Other	26	70	0.5%	1.5%

Northwest Harbor, New York has an estimated population of 5,205, a large increase from the 4,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwest Harbor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwest Harbor 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 Northwest Harbor, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 50.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwest Harbor is ranked the 347th 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). Northwest Harbor was ranked the 378th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwest Harbor's White Population

3,428 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwest Harbor is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Northwest Harbor ranks 973rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has decreased from 72.8% to 65.9%.

Northwest Harbor is more White than neighboring East Hampton North (46.4% White), and Springs (59.9% White). Northwest Harbor is less White than neighboring Wainscott (89.9% White), Sag Harbor (90% White), and East Hampton (68.5% White).

Northwest Harbor's Black Population

184 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwest Harbor is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Northwest Harbor ranks 567th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's Black population has grown by an estimated 121.7%. Black residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.5%.

Northwest Harbor is more Black than neighboring East Hampton North (1.8% Black), Wainscott (0.5% Black), Sag Harbor (3% Black), East Hampton (2.1% Black), and Springs (0% Black).

Northwest Harbor's Asian Population

65 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwest Harbor is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Northwest Harbor ranks 446th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Asian residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Northwest Harbor is more Asian than neighboring Wainscott (0% Asian), Sag Harbor (0% Asian), and East Hampton (0.2% Asian). Northwest Harbor is less Asian than neighboring East Hampton North (1.8% Asian), and Springs (2.9% Asian).

Northwest Harbor's Hispanic Population

1,226 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwest Harbor is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northwest Harbor ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has increased from 18.6% to 23.6%.

Northwest Harbor is more Hispanic than neighboring Wainscott (1% Hispanic), and Sag Harbor (5.9% Hispanic). Northwest Harbor is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hampton North (48.8% Hispanic), East Hampton (25.8% Hispanic), and Springs (31.7% Hispanic).

Northwest Harbor's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwest Harbor is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwest Harbor ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Northwest Harbor is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hampton North (0% Native American/Other), Wainscott (0% Native American/Other), and Sag Harbor (0% Native American/Other). Northwest Harbor is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Hampton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Springs (1.2% Native American/Other).

Northwest Harbor's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Northwest Harbor, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwest Harbor is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northwest Harbor ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harbor's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwest Harbor's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.3%.

Northwest Harbor is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hampton North (1.1% Multiracial), Sag Harbor (1% Multiracial), East Hampton (2.6% Multiracial), and Springs (4.3% Multiracial). Northwest Harbor is less Multiracial than neighboring Wainscott (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.