Old Field, NY Demographics

A map of Old Field's Population by Race

Old Field, New York has an estimated population of 1,007, a large increase from the 893 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 6.7% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Old Field, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Old Field is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Old Field, that probability was 30.7% in 2020 and 31.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Old Field is ranked the 857th 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). Old Field was ranked the 891st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Old Field's White Population

831 residents of Old Field, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Old Field is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Old Field ranks 756th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Old Field's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.5%.

Old Field is more White than neighboring Setauket (82.2% White), Poquott (81.4% White), Stony Brook University (35.7% White), Stony Brook (73.7% White), and East Setauket (73.2% White).

Old Field's Black Population

8 residents of Old Field, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Old Field is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Old Field ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Old Field's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Old Field is more Black than neighboring Poquott (0.2% Black). Old Field is less Black than neighboring Setauket (2.2% Black), Stony Brook University (7.5% Black), Stony Brook (2.5% Black), and East Setauket (2.5% Black).

Old Field's Asian Population

67 residents of Old Field, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Old Field is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Old Field ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Old Field's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.7%.

Old Field is more Asian than neighboring Poquott (6.4% Asian). Old Field is less Asian than neighboring Setauket (7.1% Asian), Stony Brook University (43.3% Asian), Stony Brook (15.1% Asian), and East Setauket (10.6% Asian).

Old Field's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Old Field, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Old Field is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Old Field ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Old Field's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.4%.

Old Field is less Hispanic than neighboring Setauket (4.7% Hispanic), Poquott (9% Hispanic), Stony Brook University (10.6% Hispanic), Stony Brook (7% Hispanic), and East Setauket (8.7% Hispanic).

Old Field's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Old Field, 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 Old Field is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Old Field ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Old Field's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.8%.

Old Field is more Native American/Other than neighboring Setauket (1.2% Native American/Other), Poquott (1.1% Native American/Other), Stony Brook University (0.3% Native American/Other), Stony Brook (0.4% Native American/Other), and East Setauket (0.4% Native American/Other).

Old Field's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Old Field, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Old Field is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Old Field ranks 901st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Field's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 104.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Old Field's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.9%.

Old Field is more Multiracial than neighboring Setauket (2.6% Multiracial), Poquott (2% Multiracial), Stony Brook University (2.6% Multiracial), Stony Brook (1.3% Multiracial), and East Setauket (4.6% 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.