Riverhead, NY Demographics

A map of Riverhead's Population by Race

Riverhead, New York has an estimated population of 14,936, a less than 1% change from the 14,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% White, 33.0% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverhead has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Riverhead, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverhead is ranked the 135th 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). Riverhead was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverhead's White Population

6,862 residents of Riverhead, or 45.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverhead is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Riverhead ranks 1215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Riverhead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 45.9%.

Riverhead is more White than neighboring Northampton (27.5% White). Riverhead is less White than neighboring Riverside (53.2% White), Aquebogue (66% White), Northville (96.7% White), and Baiting Hollow (87% White).

Riverhead's Black Population

1,510 residents of Riverhead, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverhead is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Riverhead ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Black residents' share of Riverhead's population has decreased from 11.4% to 10.1%.

Riverhead is more Black than neighboring Aquebogue (2.6% Black), Northville (0% Black), and Baiting Hollow (3% Black). Riverhead is less Black than neighboring Riverside (17.8% Black), and Northampton (11.8% Black).

Riverhead's Asian Population

251 residents of Riverhead, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverhead is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Riverhead ranks 610th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Asian residents' share of Riverhead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Riverhead is more Asian than neighboring Aquebogue (0% Asian), Northville (0% Asian), and Northampton (0.2% Asian). Riverhead is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (9.3% Asian), and Baiting Hollow (3.2% Asian).

Riverhead's Hispanic Population

4,932 residents of Riverhead, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverhead is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Riverhead ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverhead's population has decreased from 37.8% to 33.0%.

Riverhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (19.5% Hispanic), Aquebogue (30.7% Hispanic), Northville (3.3% Hispanic), and Baiting Hollow (4.2% Hispanic). Riverhead is less Hispanic than neighboring Northampton (60.5% Hispanic).

Riverhead's Native American/Other Population

423 residents of Riverhead, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverhead is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverhead ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 204.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverhead's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.8%.

Riverhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0% Native American/Other), Aquebogue (0.7% Native American/Other), Northville (0% Native American/Other), Baiting Hollow (1.1% Native American/Other), and Northampton (0% Native American/Other).

Riverhead's Multiracial Population

958 residents of Riverhead, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverhead is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Riverhead ranks 946th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverhead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 148.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverhead's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.4%.

Riverhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (0.1% Multiracial), Aquebogue (0% Multiracial), Northville (0% Multiracial), Baiting Hollow (1.5% Multiracial), and Northampton (0% 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.