Oyster Bay, NY Demographics

A map of Oyster Bay's Population by Race

Oyster Bay, New York has an estimated population of 7,308, an increase from the 7,049 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 2.6% Asian, and 2.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oyster Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oyster Bay is ranked the 266th 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). Oyster Bay was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oyster Bay's White Population

4,324 residents of Oyster Bay, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oyster Bay is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oyster Bay ranks 1009th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has decreased from 70.8% to 59.2%.

Oyster Bay is less White than neighboring East Norwich (78.9% White), Oyster Bay Cove (75.9% White), Mill Neck (79.1% White), Centre Island (87.1% White), and Cove Neck (88.3% White).

Oyster Bay's Black Population

172 residents of Oyster Bay, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oyster Bay is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oyster Bay ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.4%.

Oyster Bay is more Black than neighboring East Norwich (0.7% Black), Oyster Bay Cove (0.8% Black), Mill Neck (0% Black), Centre Island (0% Black), and Cove Neck (0% Black).

Oyster Bay's Asian Population

192 residents of Oyster Bay, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oyster Bay is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oyster Bay ranks 349th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Asian residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Oyster Bay is more Asian than neighboring Cove Neck (1.3% Asian). Oyster Bay is less Asian than neighboring East Norwich (4.7% Asian), Oyster Bay Cove (9.9% Asian), Mill Neck (10.2% Asian), and Centre Island (6.4% Asian).

Oyster Bay's Hispanic Population

2,053 residents of Oyster Bay, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oyster Bay is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oyster Bay ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has increased from 19.8% to 28.1%.

Oyster Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring East Norwich (8.2% Hispanic), Oyster Bay Cove (11.4% Hispanic), Mill Neck (8.8% Hispanic), Centre Island (5.3% Hispanic), and Cove Neck (3.9% Hispanic).

Oyster Bay's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Oyster Bay, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oyster Bay is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oyster Bay ranks 878th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 658.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.0%.

Oyster Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Norwich (1.6% Native American/Other), Oyster Bay Cove (0.1% Native American/Other), Mill Neck (0% Native American/Other), Centre Island (0% Native American/Other), and Cove Neck (0% Native American/Other).

Oyster Bay's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Oyster Bay, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oyster Bay is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oyster Bay ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oyster Bay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oyster Bay's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.7%.

Oyster Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Oyster Bay Cove (1.9% Multiracial), Mill Neck (1.8% Multiracial), and Centre Island (1.1% Multiracial). Oyster Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring East Norwich (5.7% Multiracial), and Cove Neck (6.5% 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.