Uniondale, NY Demographics

A map of Uniondale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	13,056	12,934	39.4%	39.8%
Black	11,893	11,543	35.9%	35.5%
White	5,459	5,644	16.5%	17.4%
Multiracial	1,220	857	3.7%	2.6%
Asian	971	1,119	2.9%	3.4%
Native American/Other	549	376	1.7%	1.2%

Uniondale, New York has an estimated population of 33,148, a slight increase from the 32,473 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.4% Hispanic, 35.9% Black, 16.5% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Uniondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Uniondale is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Uniondale, that probability was 68.3% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Uniondale is ranked the 36th 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). Uniondale was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Uniondale's White Population

5,459 residents of Uniondale, or 16.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Uniondale is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Uniondale ranks 1273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Uniondale's population has decreased from 17.4% to 16.5%.

Uniondale is more White than neighboring Hempstead (4.5% White), and Roosevelt (1.5% White). Uniondale is less White than neighboring East Meadow (57.6% White), Carle Place (72.9% White), and Westbury (34.2% White).

Uniondale's Black Population

11,893 residents of Uniondale, or 35.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Uniondale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Uniondale ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Uniondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 35.9%.

Uniondale is more Black than neighboring East Meadow (4.5% Black), Carle Place (1.1% Black), and Westbury (16.2% Black). Uniondale is less Black than neighboring Hempstead (43.2% Black), and Roosevelt (51.6% Black).

Uniondale's Asian Population

971 residents of Uniondale, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Uniondale is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Uniondale ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Asian residents' share of Uniondale's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Uniondale is more Asian than neighboring Hempstead (2.8% Asian), and Roosevelt (1.5% Asian). Uniondale is less Asian than neighboring East Meadow (19.2% Asian), Carle Place (11.9% Asian), and Westbury (10.2% Asian).

Uniondale's Hispanic Population

13,056 residents of Uniondale, or 39.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Uniondale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Uniondale ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Uniondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.4%.

Uniondale is more Hispanic than neighboring East Meadow (15.9% Hispanic), Carle Place (11.2% Hispanic), and Westbury (34.4% Hispanic). Uniondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hempstead (45.3% Hispanic), and Roosevelt (40.2% Hispanic).

Uniondale's Native American/Other Population

549 residents of Uniondale, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Uniondale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Uniondale ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Uniondale's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Uniondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hempstead (0.8% Native American/Other), East Meadow (0.9% Native American/Other), Carle Place (0.8% Native American/Other), Roosevelt (0.6% Native American/Other), and Westbury (0.5% Native American/Other).

Uniondale's Multiracial Population

1,220 residents of Uniondale, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Uniondale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Uniondale ranks 920th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Uniondale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Uniondale's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.7%.

Uniondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Hempstead (3.5% Multiracial), East Meadow (1.9% Multiracial), and Carle Place (2.1% Multiracial). Uniondale is less Multiracial than neighboring Roosevelt (4.7% Multiracial), and Westbury (4.5% 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.