Shrub Oak, NY Demographics

A map of Shrub Oak's Population by Race

Shrub Oak, New York has an estimated population of 2,498, a large increase from the 2,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shrub Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shrub Oak has become considerably 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 Shrub Oak, that probability was 42.5% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shrub Oak is ranked the 560th 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). Shrub Oak was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shrub Oak's White Population

2,157 residents of Shrub Oak, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shrub Oak is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Shrub Oak ranks 954th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's White population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has increased from 74.1% to 86.3%.

Shrub Oak is more White than neighboring Lake Mohegan (64.4% White), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (73.7% White), Crompond (70.9% White), Yorktown Heights (51.9% White), and Shenorock (79.2% White).

Shrub Oak's Black Population

38 residents of Shrub Oak, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shrub Oak is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Shrub Oak ranks 404th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Black residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.5%.

Shrub Oak is more Black than neighboring Shenorock (1% Black). Shrub Oak is less Black than neighboring Lake Mohegan (7.2% Black), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (4.6% Black), Crompond (8.7% Black), and Yorktown Heights (11% Black).

Shrub Oak's Asian Population

54 residents of Shrub Oak, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shrub Oak is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Shrub Oak ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.2%.

Shrub Oak is more Asian than neighboring Yorktown Heights (0.7% Asian), and Shenorock (1.7% Asian). Shrub Oak is less Asian than neighboring Lake Mohegan (3.9% Asian), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (4% Asian), and Crompond (3.6% Asian).

Shrub Oak's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Shrub Oak, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shrub Oak is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Shrub Oak ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has decreased from 15.0% to 7.8%.

Shrub Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Mohegan (20.6% Hispanic), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (13.1% Hispanic), Crompond (13.2% Hispanic), Yorktown Heights (36.4% Hispanic), and Shenorock (18.1% Hispanic).

Shrub Oak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shrub Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shrub Oak is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Shrub Oak ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Shrub Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Crompond (1.1% Native American/Other).

Shrub Oak's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Shrub Oak, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shrub Oak is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shrub Oak ranks 604th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrub Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shrub Oak's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Shrub Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Yorktown Heights (0% Multiracial), and Shenorock (0% Multiracial). Shrub Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Mohegan (3.8% Multiracial), Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (4% Multiracial), and Crompond (2.5% 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.