Roslyn Heights, NY Demographics

A map of Roslyn Heights's Population by Race

Roslyn Heights, New York has an estimated population of 6,975, an increase from the 6,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 30.5% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roslyn Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roslyn Heights has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Roslyn Heights, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roslyn Heights is ranked the 278th 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). Roslyn Heights was ranked the 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roslyn Heights's White Population

3,687 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roslyn Heights is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Roslyn Heights ranks 1204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has increased from 47.5% to 52.9%.

Roslyn Heights is more White than neighboring Albertson (52.6% White), and Searingtown (34.2% White). Roslyn Heights is less White than neighboring East Williston (80.9% White), East Hills (77.9% White), and Williston Park (66.9% White).

Roslyn Heights's Black Population

199 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roslyn Heights is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Roslyn Heights ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Black residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.9%.

Roslyn Heights is more Black than neighboring Albertson (0.1% Black), East Williston (0% Black), East Hills (0.6% Black), Williston Park (1% Black), and Searingtown (1.7% Black).

Roslyn Heights's Asian Population

2,128 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roslyn Heights is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Roslyn Heights ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has decreased from 33.2% to 30.5%.

Roslyn Heights is more Asian than neighboring East Williston (10.5% Asian), East Hills (11.5% Asian), and Williston Park (16.6% Asian). Roslyn Heights is less Asian than neighboring Albertson (34.4% Asian), and Searingtown (57.4% Asian).

Roslyn Heights's Hispanic Population

700 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roslyn Heights is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Roslyn Heights ranks 355th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.0%.

Roslyn Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring East Williston (4.4% Hispanic), East Hills (8.2% Hispanic), and Searingtown (5.7% Hispanic). Roslyn Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Albertson (10.2% Hispanic), and Williston Park (13.9% Hispanic).

Roslyn Heights's Native American/Other Population

187 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roslyn Heights is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Roslyn Heights ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 206.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.7%.

Roslyn Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albertson (0% Native American/Other), East Williston (1.5% Native American/Other), East Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), Williston Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Searingtown (0% Native American/Other).

Roslyn Heights's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Roslyn Heights, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roslyn Heights is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Roslyn Heights ranks 977th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Roslyn Heights's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.1%.

Roslyn Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston Park (0.8% Multiracial), and Searingtown (1% Multiracial). Roslyn Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Albertson (2.7% Multiracial), East Williston (2.8% Multiracial), and East Hills (1.6% 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.