Syosset, NY Demographics

A map of Syosset's Population by Race

Syosset, New York has an estimated population of 18,433, a decrease from the 19,259 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% White, 32.8% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Syosset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Syosset 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 Syosset, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Syosset is ranked the 98th 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). Syosset was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Syosset's White Population

10,897 residents of Syosset, or 59.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Syosset is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Syosset ranks 1174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Syosset's population has increased from 55.3% to 59.1%.

Syosset is more White than neighboring Muttontown (54.3% White). Syosset is less White than neighboring Woodbury (76.3% White), Oyster Bay Cove (75.9% White), East Norwich (78.9% White), and Plainview (69.3% White).

Syosset's Black Population

182 residents of Syosset, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Syosset is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Syosset ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's Black population has grown by an estimated 54.2%. Black residents' share of Syosset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Syosset is more Black than neighboring Oyster Bay Cove (0.8% Black), East Norwich (0.7% Black), and Plainview (0.5% Black). Syosset is less Black than neighboring Woodbury (1.8% Black), and Muttontown (1.7% Black).

Syosset's Asian Population

6,042 residents of Syosset, or 32.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Syosset is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Syosset ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Syosset's population has decreased from 36.1% to 32.8%.

Syosset is more Asian than neighboring Woodbury (15.6% Asian), Oyster Bay Cove (9.9% Asian), East Norwich (4.7% Asian), and Plainview (22.4% Asian). Syosset is less Asian than neighboring Muttontown (38.9% Asian).

Syosset's Hispanic Population

829 residents of Syosset, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Syosset is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Syosset ranks 627th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Syosset's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Syosset is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbury (1.8% Hispanic), and Muttontown (3.7% Hispanic). Syosset is less Hispanic than neighboring Oyster Bay Cove (11.4% Hispanic), East Norwich (8.2% Hispanic), and Plainview (5.7% Hispanic).

Syosset's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Syosset, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Syosset is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Syosset ranks 773rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Syosset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Syosset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbury (0.2% Native American/Other), Muttontown (0% Native American/Other), Oyster Bay Cove (0.1% Native American/Other), and Plainview (0.3% Native American/Other). Syosset is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Norwich (1.6% Native American/Other).

Syosset's Multiracial Population

358 residents of Syosset, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Syosset is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Syosset ranks 968th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syosset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Syosset's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Syosset is more Multiracial than neighboring Muttontown (1.4% Multiracial), and Plainview (1.8% Multiracial). Syosset is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (4.2% Multiracial), and East Norwich (5.7% 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.