Wantagh, NY Demographics

A map of Wantagh's Population by Race

Wantagh, New York has an estimated population of 18,365, a slight decrease from the 18,613 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wantagh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wantagh has become considerably more 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 Wantagh, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wantagh is ranked the 99th 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). Wantagh was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wantagh's White Population

15,323 residents of Wantagh, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wantagh is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Wantagh ranks 604th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Wantagh's population has decreased from 87.1% to 83.4%.

Wantagh is more White than neighboring Seaford (82% White), North Wantagh (77.7% White), and North Bellmore (71.9% White). Wantagh is less White than neighboring Bellmore (84.2% White), and Massapequa (86.8% White).

Wantagh's Black Population

103 residents of Wantagh, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wantagh is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Wantagh ranks 1090th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's Black population has grown by an estimated 74.6%. Black residents' share of Wantagh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wantagh is less Black than neighboring Seaford (3.5% Black), Bellmore (1.3% Black), North Wantagh (1.7% Black), North Bellmore (4.8% Black), and Massapequa (1.1% Black).

Wantagh's Asian Population

707 residents of Wantagh, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wantagh is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Wantagh ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. Asian residents' share of Wantagh's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.8%.

Wantagh is more Asian than neighboring Bellmore (3.2% Asian), North Wantagh (2.1% Asian), and Massapequa (1.7% Asian). Wantagh is less Asian than neighboring Seaford (4% Asian), and North Bellmore (6.5% Asian).

Wantagh's Hispanic Population

1,747 residents of Wantagh, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wantagh is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wantagh ranks 477th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wantagh's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.5%.

Wantagh is more Hispanic than neighboring Seaford (8.4% Hispanic), Bellmore (8.1% Hispanic), and Massapequa (8.9% Hispanic). Wantagh is less Hispanic than neighboring North Wantagh (14.8% Hispanic), and North Bellmore (12.5% Hispanic).

Wantagh's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Wantagh, 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 Wantagh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wantagh ranks 924th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wantagh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Wantagh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Massapequa (0.1% Native American/Other). Wantagh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seaford (1% Native American/Other), and North Wantagh (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wantagh's Multiracial Population

384 residents of Wantagh, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wantagh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wantagh ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wantagh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Wantagh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Wantagh is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaford (1.1% Multiracial), and Massapequa (1.5% Multiracial). Wantagh is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellmore (2.7% Multiracial), North Wantagh (3.1% Multiracial), and North Bellmore (3.8% 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.