West Sayville, NY Demographics

A map of West Sayville's Population by Race

West Sayville, New York has an estimated population of 4,800, a slight decrease from the 4,872 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Sayville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Sayville 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 West Sayville, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Sayville is ranked the 367th 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 Sayville was ranked the 367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Sayville's White Population

4,266 residents of West Sayville, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Sayville is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Sayville ranks 564th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Sayville's population has increased from 87.9% to 88.9%.

West Sayville is more White than neighboring Sayville (87.1% White), Oakdale (84% White), Bohemia (81.2% White), Bayport (85% White), and Great River (85.5% White).

West Sayville's Black Population

74 residents of West Sayville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Sayville is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Sayville ranks 814th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of West Sayville's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

West Sayville is more Black than neighboring Sayville (0.8% Black), and Great River (0% Black). West Sayville is less Black than neighboring Oakdale (4.2% Black), Bohemia (2.1% Black), and Bayport (2.2% Black).

West Sayville's Asian Population

33 residents of West Sayville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Sayville is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Sayville ranks 616th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. Asian residents' share of West Sayville's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

West Sayville is less Asian than neighboring Sayville (1.6% Asian), Oakdale (1.2% Asian), Bohemia (5.9% Asian), Bayport (1.1% Asian), and Great River (1.8% Asian).

West Sayville's Hispanic Population

357 residents of West Sayville, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Sayville is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Sayville ranks 506th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Sayville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

West Sayville is more Hispanic than neighboring Sayville (6.5% Hispanic), and Oakdale (6.2% Hispanic). West Sayville is less Hispanic than neighboring Bohemia (9.6% Hispanic), Bayport (8.3% Hispanic), and Great River (10.5% Hispanic).

West Sayville's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of West Sayville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Sayville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Sayville ranks 1046th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Sayville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Sayville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), and Bohemia (0% Native American/Other). West Sayville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayport (1.3% Native American/Other).

West Sayville's Multiracial Population

56 residents of West Sayville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Sayville is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Sayville ranks 1016th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sayville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Sayville's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

West Sayville is less Multiracial than neighboring Sayville (3.7% Multiracial), Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial), Bayport (2.2% Multiracial), and Great River (1.9% 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.