Port Washington, NY Demographics

A map of Port Washington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,641	11,747	70.2%	70.1%
Hispanic	2,715	2,524	15.1%	15.1%
Asian	1,787	1,502	9.9%	9.0%
Multiracial	574	592	3.2%	3.5%
Black	246	312	1.4%	1.9%
Native American/Other	41	76	0.2%	0.5%

Port Washington, New York has an estimated population of 18,004, an increase from the 16,753 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 9.9% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Washington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Washington 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 Port Washington, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Washington is ranked the 105th 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). Port Washington was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Washington's White Population

12,641 residents of Port Washington, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Washington is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Washington ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Port Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 70.2%.

Port Washington is more White than neighboring Baxter Estates (54.5% White), and Flower Hill (69.9% White). Port Washington is less White than neighboring Port Washington North (82.6% White), and Plandome (82.8% White).

Port Washington's Black Population

246 residents of Port Washington, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Washington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Washington ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Black residents' share of Port Washington's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Port Washington is more Black than neighboring Flower Hill (0.6% Black), Plandome Manor (0% Black), and Plandome (0.3% Black). Port Washington is less Black than neighboring Baxter Estates (4.3% Black), and Port Washington North (4.6% Black).

Port Washington's Asian Population

1,787 residents of Port Washington, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Washington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Port Washington ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Washington's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.9%.

Port Washington is more Asian than neighboring Baxter Estates (6.5% Asian), and Port Washington North (6.2% Asian). Port Washington is less Asian than neighboring Flower Hill (15.3% Asian), Plandome Manor (20.8% Asian), and Plandome (10.1% Asian).

Port Washington's Hispanic Population

2,715 residents of Port Washington, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Washington is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Washington ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.1%.

Port Washington is more Hispanic than neighboring Flower Hill (9% Hispanic), Plandome Manor (4.2% Hispanic), Port Washington North (4.6% Hispanic), and Plandome (2.6% Hispanic). Port Washington is less Hispanic than neighboring Baxter Estates (23.3% Hispanic).

Port Washington's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Port Washington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Washington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Washington ranks 828th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Port Washington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Washington North (0% Native American/Other), and Plandome (0% Native American/Other). Port Washington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baxter Estates (1.5% Native American/Other), Flower Hill (3.9% Native American/Other), and Plandome Manor (0.8% Native American/Other).

Port Washington's Multiracial Population

574 residents of Port Washington, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Washington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Washington ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Washington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Washington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Port Washington is more Multiracial than neighboring Flower Hill (1.3% Multiracial), and Port Washington North (2% Multiracial). Port Washington is less Multiracial than neighboring Baxter Estates (9.9% Multiracial), Plandome Manor (4% Multiracial), and Plandome (4.3% 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.