Village of the Branch, NY Demographics

A map of Village of the Branch's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,682	1,521	88.4%	87.7%
Asian	80	49	4.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	55	92	2.9%	5.3%
Multiracial	45	43	2.4%	2.5%
Black	41	23	2.2%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.4%

Village of the Branch, New York has an estimated population of 1,903, an increase from the 1,735 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 4.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Village of the Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Village of the Branch 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 Village of the Branch, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Village of the Branch is ranked the 649th 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). Village of the Branch was ranked the 675th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Village of the Branch's White Population

1,682 residents of Village of the Branch, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Village of the Branch is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Village of the Branch ranks 574th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has increased from 87.7% to 88.4%.

Village of the Branch is more White than neighboring Smithtown (77.7% White), Nesconset (74% White), St. James (80.8% White), Hauppauge (75.2% White), and Islandia (29.1% White).

Village of the Branch's Black Population

41 residents of Village of the Branch, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Village of the Branch is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Village of the Branch ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.3%. Black residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Village of the Branch is more Black than neighboring Smithtown (1.5% Black), St. James (0.2% Black), and Hauppauge (1.3% Black). Village of the Branch is less Black than neighboring Nesconset (3.6% Black), and Islandia (17.5% Black).

Village of the Branch's Asian Population

80 residents of Village of the Branch, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Village of the Branch is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Village of the Branch ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%.

Village of the Branch is less Asian than neighboring Smithtown (4.5% Asian), Nesconset (7.2% Asian), St. James (5.7% Asian), Hauppauge (10% Asian), and Islandia (6.3% Asian).

Village of the Branch's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Village of the Branch, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Village of the Branch is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Village of the Branch ranks 604th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.9%.

Village of the Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithtown (12.4% Hispanic), Nesconset (10.5% Hispanic), St. James (11.6% Hispanic), Hauppauge (9% Hispanic), and Islandia (32% Hispanic).

Village of the Branch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Village of the Branch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Village of the Branch is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Village of the Branch ranks 888th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Village of the Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithtown (0.2% Native American/Other), St. James (0.3% Native American/Other), Hauppauge (1.5% Native American/Other), and Islandia (10.6% Native American/Other).

Village of the Branch's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Village of the Branch, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Village of the Branch is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Village of the Branch ranks 987th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Village of the Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Village of the Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Village of the Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring St. James (1.4% Multiracial). Village of the Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Smithtown (3.6% Multiracial), Nesconset (4.7% Multiracial), Hauppauge (2.9% Multiracial), and Islandia (4.4% 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.