South Huntington, NY Demographics

A map of South Huntington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,037	6,864	72.0%	71.8%
Hispanic	1,291	1,428	13.2%	14.9%
Asian	861	773	8.8%	8.1%
Black	253	210	2.6%	2.2%
Multiracial	229	247	2.3%	2.6%
Native American/Other	108	39	1.1%	0.4%

South Huntington, New York has an estimated population of 9,779, a slight increase from the 9,561 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 8.8% Asian, 2.6% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Huntington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Huntington 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 Huntington, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Huntington is ranked the 207th 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 Huntington was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Huntington's White Population

7,037 residents of South Huntington, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Huntington is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Huntington ranks 992nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of South Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.0%.

South Huntington is more White than neighboring Huntington Station (51.3% White), and Greenlawn (53.1% White). South Huntington is less White than neighboring West Hills (73.9% White), Melville (80% White), and Huntington (85% White).

South Huntington's Black Population

253 residents of South Huntington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Huntington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Huntington ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of South Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

South Huntington is more Black than neighboring West Hills (0.2% Black), Melville (1.6% Black), and Huntington (1.8% Black). South Huntington is less Black than neighboring Huntington Station (10.1% Black), and Greenlawn (13.8% Black).

South Huntington's Asian Population

861 residents of South Huntington, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Huntington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Huntington ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of South Huntington's population has increased from 8.1% to 8.8%.

South Huntington is more Asian than neighboring Huntington Station (2.8% Asian), Melville (8.3% Asian), Greenlawn (4.2% Asian), and Huntington (3.2% Asian). South Huntington is less Asian than neighboring West Hills (14.3% Asian).

South Huntington's Hispanic Population

1,291 residents of South Huntington, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Huntington is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Huntington ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Huntington's population has decreased from 14.9% to 13.2%.

South Huntington is more Hispanic than neighboring West Hills (8.3% Hispanic), Melville (6.3% Hispanic), and Huntington (5.8% Hispanic). South Huntington is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Station (31.3% Hispanic), and Greenlawn (25% Hispanic).

South Huntington's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of South Huntington, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Huntington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Huntington ranks 885th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 176.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Huntington's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

South Huntington is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Melville (0.4% Native American/Other), Greenlawn (0.5% Native American/Other), and Huntington (0.6% Native American/Other). South Huntington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington Station (1.8% Native American/Other).

South Huntington's Multiracial Population

229 residents of South Huntington, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Huntington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Huntington ranks 941st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Huntington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

South Huntington is less Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Station (2.7% Multiracial), West Hills (3% Multiracial), Melville (3.3% Multiracial), Greenlawn (3.3% Multiracial), and Huntington (3.6% 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.