Patchogue, NY Demographics

A map of Patchogue's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,796	7,604	62.9%	61.3%
Hispanic	2,764	3,520	22.3%	28.4%
Black	810	662	6.5%	5.3%
Asian	514	242	4.1%	2.0%
Multiracial	412	312	3.3%	2.5%
Native American/Other	100	68	0.8%	0.5%

Patchogue, New York has an estimated population of 12,396, a less than 1% change from the 12,408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.9% White, 22.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Patchogue, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Patchogue has become slightly 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 Patchogue, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Patchogue is ranked the 159th 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). Patchogue was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Patchogue's White Population

7,796 residents of Patchogue, or 62.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Patchogue is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Patchogue ranks 1121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Patchogue's population has increased from 61.3% to 62.9%.

Patchogue is less White than neighboring Blue Point (91.6% White), North Patchogue (70.3% White), East Patchogue (68.2% White), Bayport (85% White), and Holtsville (71.2% White).

Patchogue's Black Population

810 residents of Patchogue, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Patchogue is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Patchogue ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Black residents' share of Patchogue's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%.

Patchogue is more Black than neighboring Blue Point (0.1% Black), North Patchogue (0.4% Black), East Patchogue (3.7% Black), Bayport (2.2% Black), and Holtsville (4.1% Black).

Patchogue's Asian Population

514 residents of Patchogue, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Patchogue is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Patchogue ranks 518th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.4%. Asian residents' share of Patchogue's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.1%.

Patchogue is more Asian than neighboring Blue Point (2.3% Asian), North Patchogue (3.9% Asian), East Patchogue (2.5% Asian), Bayport (1.1% Asian), and Holtsville (3.1% Asian).

Patchogue's Hispanic Population

2,764 residents of Patchogue, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Patchogue is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Patchogue ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Patchogue's population has decreased from 28.4% to 22.3%.

Patchogue is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Point (3.7% Hispanic), East Patchogue (22% Hispanic), Bayport (8.3% Hispanic), and Holtsville (18.3% Hispanic). Patchogue is less Hispanic than neighboring North Patchogue (23.5% Hispanic).

Patchogue's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Patchogue, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Patchogue is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Patchogue ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Patchogue's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Patchogue is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Patchogue (0% Native American/Other). Patchogue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Point (1% Native American/Other), East Patchogue (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bayport (1.3% Native American/Other).

Patchogue's Multiracial Population

412 residents of Patchogue, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Patchogue is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Patchogue ranks 974th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Patchogue's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Patchogue's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.

Patchogue is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Point (1.3% Multiracial), North Patchogue (1.9% Multiracial), East Patchogue (2.5% Multiracial), Bayport (2.2% Multiracial), and Holtsville (2.6% 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.