West Babylon, NY Demographics

A map of West Babylon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,909	26,727	61.8%	61.8%
Hispanic	9,659	8,202	22.2%	19.0%
Black	5,132	5,291	11.8%	12.2%
Multiracial	813	1,207	1.9%	2.8%
Asian	695	1,455	1.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	362	331	0.8%	0.8%

West Babylon, New York has an estimated population of 43,570, a less than 1% change from the 43,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 22.2% Hispanic, 11.8% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Babylon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Babylon has become slightly 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 West Babylon, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Babylon is ranked the 23rd 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). West Babylon was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Babylon's White Population

26,909 residents of West Babylon, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Babylon is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Babylon ranks 1118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Babylon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.8%.

West Babylon is more White than neighboring North Babylon (58.5% White), and Wheatley Heights (20.3% White). West Babylon is less White than neighboring North Lindenhurst (63% White), Lindenhurst (70.9% White), and Babylon (82.2% White).

West Babylon's Black Population

5,132 residents of West Babylon, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Babylon is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Babylon ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of West Babylon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.8%.

West Babylon is more Black than neighboring North Lindenhurst (3.8% Black), Lindenhurst (4.6% Black), and Babylon (1.8% Black). West Babylon is less Black than neighboring North Babylon (15.3% Black), and Wheatley Heights (43.2% Black).

West Babylon's Asian Population

695 residents of West Babylon, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Babylon is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Babylon ranks 348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Asian residents' share of West Babylon's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.6%.

West Babylon is more Asian than neighboring Babylon (1.2% Asian). West Babylon is less Asian than neighboring North Lindenhurst (2.5% Asian), Lindenhurst (2.7% Asian), North Babylon (4.2% Asian), and Wheatley Heights (12.9% Asian).

West Babylon's Hispanic Population

9,659 residents of West Babylon, or 22.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Babylon is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Babylon ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Babylon's population has increased from 19.0% to 22.2%.

West Babylon is more Hispanic than neighboring Lindenhurst (20% Hispanic), Babylon (10.5% Hispanic), North Babylon (17.3% Hispanic), and Wheatley Heights (16.2% Hispanic). West Babylon is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lindenhurst (28.7% Hispanic).

West Babylon's Native American/Other Population

362 residents of West Babylon, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Babylon is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Babylon ranks 461st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Babylon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West Babylon is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lindenhurst (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lindenhurst (0.3% Native American/Other). West Babylon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Babylon (1.3% Native American/Other), North Babylon (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wheatley Heights (1.3% Native American/Other).

West Babylon's Multiracial Population

813 residents of West Babylon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Babylon is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Babylon ranks 856th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Babylon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Babylon's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.

West Babylon is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lindenhurst (1.4% Multiracial), and Lindenhurst (1.4% Multiracial). West Babylon is less Multiracial than neighboring Babylon (2.9% Multiracial), North Babylon (3.8% Multiracial), and Wheatley Heights (6.1% 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.