Roslyn, NY Demographics

A map of Roslyn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,956	1,872	65.7%	62.7%
Asian	550	465	18.5%	15.6%
Hispanic	357	513	12.0%	17.2%
Multiracial	89	74	3.0%	2.5%
Black	19	44	0.6%	1.5%
Native American/Other	7	20	0.2%	0.7%

Roslyn, New York has an estimated population of 2,978, a less than 1% change from the 2,988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 18.5% Asian, 12.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roslyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roslyn has become less 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 Roslyn, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roslyn is ranked the 498th 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 was ranked the 502nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roslyn's White Population

1,956 residents of Roslyn, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roslyn is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Roslyn ranks 1110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 62.7% to 65.7%.

Roslyn is more White than neighboring Roslyn Heights (52.9% White). Roslyn is less White than neighboring Roslyn Estates (79.9% White), Roslyn Harbor (68.1% White), East Hills (77.9% White), and Greenvale (72.1% White).

Roslyn's Black Population

19 residents of Roslyn, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roslyn is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Roslyn ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Black residents' share of Roslyn's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Roslyn is more Black than neighboring Roslyn Estates (0% Black), and Greenvale (0% Black). Roslyn is less Black than neighboring Roslyn Harbor (4.5% Black), and Roslyn Heights (2.9% Black).

Roslyn's Asian Population

550 residents of Roslyn, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roslyn is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Roslyn ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Asian residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 15.6% to 18.5%.

Roslyn is more Asian than neighboring Roslyn Estates (10.3% Asian), Roslyn Harbor (17.8% Asian), East Hills (11.5% Asian), and Greenvale (17% Asian). Roslyn is less Asian than neighboring Roslyn Heights (30.5% Asian).

Roslyn's Hispanic Population

357 residents of Roslyn, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roslyn is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Roslyn ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Roslyn's population has decreased from 17.2% to 12.0%.

Roslyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Roslyn Estates (5.8% Hispanic), Roslyn Harbor (7.7% Hispanic), East Hills (8.2% Hispanic), Roslyn Heights (10% Hispanic), and Greenvale (9.3% Hispanic).

Roslyn's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Roslyn, 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 Roslyn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Roslyn ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roslyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Roslyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roslyn Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Greenvale (0% Native American/Other). Roslyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roslyn Estates (1.2% Native American/Other), and Roslyn Heights (2.7% Native American/Other).

Roslyn's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Roslyn, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roslyn is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Roslyn ranks 988th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.0%.

Roslyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Roslyn Estates (2.7% Multiracial), Roslyn Harbor (1.9% Multiracial), East Hills (1.6% Multiracial), Roslyn Heights (1.1% Multiracial), and Greenvale (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.