South Farmingdale, NY Demographics

A map of South Farmingdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,023	10,822	75.1%	75.4%
Hispanic	2,440	2,078	16.6%	14.5%
Asian	592	773	4.0%	5.4%
Black	214	284	1.5%	2.0%
Native American/Other	208	82	1.4%	0.6%
Multiracial	199	306	1.4%	2.1%

South Farmingdale, New York has an estimated population of 14,676, a slight increase from the 14,345 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 16.6% Hispanic, 4.0% Asian, 1.5% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Farmingdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Farmingdale 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 South Farmingdale, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Farmingdale is ranked the 138th 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). South Farmingdale was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Farmingdale's White Population

11,023 residents of South Farmingdale, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Farmingdale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Farmingdale ranks 931st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.1%.

South Farmingdale is more White than neighboring Farmingdale (73.1% White), and Plainedge (68% White). South Farmingdale is less White than neighboring North Massapequa (86% White), Massapequa Park (89.2% White), and Old Bethpage (79.9% White).

South Farmingdale's Black Population

214 residents of South Farmingdale, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Farmingdale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Farmingdale ranks 520th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

South Farmingdale is more Black than neighboring North Massapequa (0.2% Black), Plainedge (0.6% Black), Massapequa Park (0.3% Black), and Old Bethpage (0.2% Black). South Farmingdale is less Black than neighboring Farmingdale (2.8% Black).

South Farmingdale's Asian Population

592 residents of South Farmingdale, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Farmingdale ranks 225th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.0%.

South Farmingdale is more Asian than neighboring North Massapequa (1.9% Asian), and Massapequa Park (1.7% Asian). South Farmingdale is less Asian than neighboring Farmingdale (5.6% Asian), Plainedge (14.6% Asian), and Old Bethpage (17% Asian).

South Farmingdale's Hispanic Population

2,440 residents of South Farmingdale, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Farmingdale ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has increased from 14.5% to 16.6%.

South Farmingdale is more Hispanic than neighboring North Massapequa (9.6% Hispanic), Plainedge (13.8% Hispanic), Massapequa Park (4.8% Hispanic), and Old Bethpage (1.2% Hispanic). South Farmingdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmingdale (16.8% Hispanic).

South Farmingdale's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of South Farmingdale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Farmingdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Farmingdale ranks 681st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 153.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

South Farmingdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmingdale (0% Native American/Other), North Massapequa (0.5% Native American/Other), Plainedge (0.1% Native American/Other), and Old Bethpage (0% Native American/Other). South Farmingdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massapequa Park (1.8% Native American/Other).

South Farmingdale's Multiracial Population

199 residents of South Farmingdale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Farmingdale is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Farmingdale ranks 1121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Farmingdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Farmingdale's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.

South Farmingdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmingdale (1.6% Multiracial), North Massapequa (1.8% Multiracial), Plainedge (3% Multiracial), Massapequa Park (2.2% Multiracial), and Old Bethpage (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.