University Gardens, NY Demographics

A map of University Gardens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	1,957	2,119	47.6%	48.6%
White	1,799	1,702	43.8%	39.1%
Hispanic	226	323	5.5%	7.4%
Black	109	60	2.7%	1.4%
Native American/Other	19	24	0.5%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	130	0.0%	3.0%

University Gardens, New York has an estimated population of 4,110, a decrease from the 4,358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% Asian, 43.8% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of University Gardens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University Gardens 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 University Gardens, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 57.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University Gardens is ranked the 406th 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). University Gardens was ranked the 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University Gardens's White Population

1,799 residents of University Gardens, or 43.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University Gardens is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. University Gardens ranks 1231st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of University Gardens's population has increased from 39.1% to 43.8%.

University Gardens is more White than neighboring Russell Gardens (41.5% White). University Gardens is less White than neighboring Great Neck Plaza (53.3% White), Great Neck Estates (65.3% White), Thomaston (45.8% White), and Kensington (60.9% White).

University Gardens's Black Population

109 residents of University Gardens, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University Gardens is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. University Gardens ranks 668th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's Black population has grown by an estimated 81.7%. Black residents' share of University Gardens's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

University Gardens is more Black than neighboring Russell Gardens (0.3% Black), Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Black), Great Neck Estates (0.3% Black), Thomaston (2% Black), and Kensington (0% Black).

University Gardens's Asian Population

1,957 residents of University Gardens, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University Gardens is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. University Gardens ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Asian residents' share of University Gardens's population has decreased from 48.6% to 47.6%.

University Gardens is more Asian than neighboring Great Neck Plaza (24% Asian), Great Neck Estates (20.4% Asian), Thomaston (45% Asian), and Kensington (35.6% Asian). University Gardens is less Asian than neighboring Russell Gardens (53.3% Asian).

University Gardens's Hispanic Population

226 residents of University Gardens, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University Gardens is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. University Gardens ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Hispanic residents' share of University Gardens's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.5%.

University Gardens is more Hispanic than neighboring Russell Gardens (3.1% Hispanic), Great Neck Estates (2.8% Hispanic), Thomaston (1.1% Hispanic), and Kensington (2.2% Hispanic). University Gardens is less Hispanic than neighboring Great Neck Plaza (15.8% Hispanic).

University Gardens's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of University Gardens, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University Gardens is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. University Gardens ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of University Gardens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

University Gardens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0% Native American/Other). University Gardens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Russell Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), Great Neck Plaza (0.7% Native American/Other), Great Neck Estates (4.6% Native American/Other), and Thomaston (3.3% Native American/Other).

University Gardens's Multiracial Population

0 residents of University Gardens, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University Gardens is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. University Gardens ranks 777th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Gardens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of University Gardens's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

University Gardens is less Multiracial than neighboring Russell Gardens (1% Multiracial), Great Neck Plaza (5.4% Multiracial), Great Neck Estates (6.5% Multiracial), Thomaston (2.7% Multiracial), and Kensington (1.3% 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.