Poquott, NY Demographics

A map of Poquott's Population by Race

Poquott, New York has an estimated population of 1,127, a large increase from the 903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poquott, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poquott has become 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 Poquott, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poquott is ranked the 816th 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). Poquott was ranked the 887th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poquott's White Population

917 residents of Poquott, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poquott is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Poquott ranks 766th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's White population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. White residents' share of Poquott's population has decreased from 82.3% to 81.4%.

Poquott is more White than neighboring East Setauket (73.2% White), Port Jefferson (78.3% White), and Port Jefferson Station (58.1% White). Poquott is less White than neighboring Belle Terre (84.9% White), and Setauket (82.2% White).

Poquott's Black Population

2 residents of Poquott, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poquott is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Poquott ranks 826th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Poquott's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Poquott is less Black than neighboring Belle Terre (4.2% Black), Setauket (2.2% Black), East Setauket (2.5% Black), Port Jefferson (0.4% Black), and Port Jefferson Station (3.2% Black).

Poquott's Asian Population

72 residents of Poquott, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poquott is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Poquott ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Asian residents' share of Poquott's population has decreased from 10.1% to 6.4%.

Poquott is more Asian than neighboring Belle Terre (1.9% Asian), and Port Jefferson Station (4.7% Asian). Poquott is less Asian than neighboring Setauket (7.1% Asian), and East Setauket (10.6% Asian).

Poquott's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Poquott, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poquott is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Poquott ranks 649th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 134.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Poquott's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.0%.

Poquott is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Terre (3.6% Hispanic), Setauket (4.7% Hispanic), and East Setauket (8.7% Hispanic). Poquott is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Jefferson (10.5% Hispanic), and Port Jefferson Station (31.5% Hispanic).

Poquott's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Poquott, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poquott is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Poquott ranks 1159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poquott's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Poquott is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Setauket (0.4% Native American/Other), Port Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other), and Port Jefferson Station (0% Native American/Other). Poquott is less Native American/Other than neighboring Setauket (1.2% Native American/Other).

Poquott's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Poquott, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poquott is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poquott ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquott's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Poquott's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Poquott is less Multiracial than neighboring Belle Terre (4.3% Multiracial), Setauket (2.6% Multiracial), East Setauket (4.6% Multiracial), Port Jefferson (3.9% Multiracial), and Port Jefferson Station (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.