Plainedge, NY Demographics

A map of Plainedge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,865	7,177	68.0%	75.4%
Asian	1,258	815	14.6%	8.6%
Hispanic	1,186	1,093	13.8%	11.5%
Multiracial	255	194	3.0%	2.0%
Black	52	172	0.6%	1.8%
Native American/Other	8	66	0.1%	0.7%

Plainedge, New York has an estimated population of 8,624, a decrease from the 9,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.0% White, 14.6% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plainedge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plainedge 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 Plainedge, that probability was 41.0% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plainedge is ranked the 230th 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). Plainedge was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plainedge's White Population

5,865 residents of Plainedge, or 68.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plainedge is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Plainedge ranks 932nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's White population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Plainedge's population has decreased from 75.4% to 68.0%.

Plainedge is more White than neighboring Levittown (63.4% White). Plainedge is less White than neighboring North Massapequa (86% White), Bethpage (72.5% White), South Farmingdale (75.1% White), and Farmingdale (73.1% White).

Plainedge's Black Population

52 residents of Plainedge, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plainedge is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Plainedge ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.8%. Black residents' share of Plainedge's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Plainedge is more Black than neighboring North Massapequa (0.2% Black), and Bethpage (0.1% Black). Plainedge is less Black than neighboring South Farmingdale (1.5% Black), Farmingdale (2.8% Black), and Levittown (2.2% Black).

Plainedge's Asian Population

1,258 residents of Plainedge, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plainedge is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Plainedge ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 54.4%. Asian residents' share of Plainedge's population has increased from 8.6% to 14.6%.

Plainedge is more Asian than neighboring North Massapequa (1.9% Asian), South Farmingdale (4% Asian), Farmingdale (5.6% Asian), and Levittown (11% Asian). Plainedge is less Asian than neighboring Bethpage (15.2% Asian).

Plainedge's Hispanic Population

1,186 residents of Plainedge, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plainedge is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Plainedge ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Plainedge's population has increased from 11.5% to 13.8%.

Plainedge is more Hispanic than neighboring North Massapequa (9.6% Hispanic), and Bethpage (10.3% Hispanic). Plainedge is less Hispanic than neighboring South Farmingdale (16.6% Hispanic), Farmingdale (16.8% Hispanic), and Levittown (19.2% Hispanic).

Plainedge's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Plainedge, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plainedge is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Plainedge ranks 544th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plainedge's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Plainedge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmingdale (0% Native American/Other). Plainedge is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Massapequa (0.5% Native American/Other), Bethpage (0.7% Native American/Other), South Farmingdale (1.4% Native American/Other), and Levittown (0.9% Native American/Other).

Plainedge's Multiracial Population

255 residents of Plainedge, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plainedge is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Plainedge ranks 1153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainedge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Plainedge's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Plainedge is more Multiracial than neighboring North Massapequa (1.8% Multiracial), Bethpage (1.2% Multiracial), South Farmingdale (1.4% Multiracial), and Farmingdale (1.6% Multiracial). Plainedge is less Multiracial than neighboring Levittown (3.3% 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.