West Hills, NY Demographics

A map of West Hills's Population by Race

West Hills, New York has an estimated population of 5,369, a less than 1% change from the 5,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 14.3% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hills 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 West Hills, that probability was 36.7% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hills is ranked the 344th 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 Hills was ranked the 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hills's White Population

3,968 residents of West Hills, or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hills is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Hills ranks 858th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of West Hills's population has decreased from 78.6% to 73.9%.

West Hills is more White than neighboring Huntington Station (51.3% White), and South Huntington (72% White). West Hills is less White than neighboring Woodbury (76.3% White), Melville (80% White), and Cold Spring Harbor (88.4% White).

West Hills's Black Population

9 residents of West Hills, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Hills ranks 512th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Black residents' share of West Hills's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

West Hills is less Black than neighboring Woodbury (1.8% Black), Huntington Station (10.1% Black), South Huntington (2.6% Black), Melville (1.6% Black), and Cold Spring Harbor (0.4% Black).

West Hills's Asian Population

768 residents of West Hills, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hills is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Hills ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 103.7%. Asian residents' share of West Hills's population has increased from 7.0% to 14.3%.

West Hills is more Asian than neighboring Huntington Station (2.8% Asian), South Huntington (8.8% Asian), Melville (8.3% Asian), and Cold Spring Harbor (4.3% Asian). West Hills is less Asian than neighboring Woodbury (15.6% Asian).

West Hills's Hispanic Population

443 residents of West Hills, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hills is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Hills ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hills's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.3%.

West Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbury (1.8% Hispanic), Melville (6.3% Hispanic), and Cold Spring Harbor (1.9% Hispanic). West Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Station (31.3% Hispanic), and South Huntington (13.2% Hispanic).

West Hills's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of West Hills, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hills ranks 881st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

West Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbury (0.2% Native American/Other). West Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington Station (1.8% Native American/Other), South Huntington (1.1% Native American/Other), and Cold Spring Harbor (1.6% Native American/Other).

West Hills's Multiracial Population

159 residents of West Hills, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hills is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Hills ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hills's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.0%.

West Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Station (2.7% Multiracial), and South Huntington (2.3% Multiracial). West Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (4.2% Multiracial), Melville (3.3% Multiracial), and Cold Spring Harbor (3.4% 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.