Valley Stream, NY Demographics

A map of Valley Stream's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	10,403	9,343	25.8%	23.0%
White	9,635	11,450	23.9%	28.2%
Hispanic	9,504	10,672	23.6%	26.3%
Asian	7,912	6,503	19.6%	16.0%
Multiracial	1,458	1,547	3.6%	3.8%
Native American/Other	1,403	1,119	3.5%	2.8%

Valley Stream, New York has an estimated population of 40,315, a less than 1% change from the 40,634 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 25.8% Black, 23.9% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 19.6% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 3.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley Stream, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley Stream has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Valley Stream, that probability was 77.1% in 2020 and 78.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley Stream is ranked the 24th 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). Valley Stream was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley Stream's White Population

9,635 residents of Valley Stream, or 23.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley Stream is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Valley Stream ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Valley Stream's population has decreased from 28.2% to 23.9%.

Valley Stream is more White than neighboring North Valley Stream (9.3% White). Valley Stream is less White than neighboring South Valley Stream (35.7% White), Hewlett (71.4% White), Lynbrook (59.7% White), and North Lynbrook (35% White).

Valley Stream's Black Population

10,403 residents of Valley Stream, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley Stream is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Valley Stream ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of Valley Stream's population has increased from 23.0% to 25.8%.

Valley Stream is more Black than neighboring South Valley Stream (24.4% Black), Hewlett (4.7% Black), Lynbrook (7.7% Black), and North Lynbrook (6.8% Black). Valley Stream is less Black than neighboring North Valley Stream (38.3% Black).

Valley Stream's Asian Population

7,912 residents of Valley Stream, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley Stream is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Valley Stream ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Asian residents' share of Valley Stream's population has increased from 16.0% to 19.6%.

Valley Stream is more Asian than neighboring North Valley Stream (18.5% Asian), Hewlett (8.7% Asian), Lynbrook (8.4% Asian), and North Lynbrook (4.2% Asian). Valley Stream is less Asian than neighboring South Valley Stream (23.7% Asian).

Valley Stream's Hispanic Population

9,504 residents of Valley Stream, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley Stream is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Valley Stream ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley Stream's population has decreased from 26.3% to 23.6%.

Valley Stream is more Hispanic than neighboring South Valley Stream (9.5% Hispanic), Hewlett (11.3% Hispanic), and Lynbrook (21% Hispanic). Valley Stream is less Hispanic than neighboring North Valley Stream (24.3% Hispanic), and North Lynbrook (53.9% Hispanic).

Valley Stream's Native American/Other Population

1,403 residents of Valley Stream, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley Stream is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley Stream ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley Stream's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.5%.

Valley Stream is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Valley Stream (0% Native American/Other), North Valley Stream (1% Native American/Other), Hewlett (0.1% Native American/Other), Lynbrook (1% Native American/Other), and North Lynbrook (0% Native American/Other).

Valley Stream's Multiracial Population

1,458 residents of Valley Stream, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley Stream is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valley Stream ranks 516th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Stream's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley Stream's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Valley Stream is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynbrook (2.1% Multiracial), and North Lynbrook (0% Multiracial). Valley Stream is less Multiracial than neighboring South Valley Stream (6.7% Multiracial), North Valley Stream (8.7% Multiracial), and Hewlett (3.7% 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.