Westbury, NY Demographics

A map of Westbury's Population by Race

Westbury, New York has an estimated population of 15,808, a less than 1% change from the 15,864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.4% Hispanic, 34.2% White, 16.2% Black, 10.2% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westbury has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Westbury, that probability was 71.8% in 2020 and 72.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westbury is ranked the 122nd 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). Westbury was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westbury's White Population

5,400 residents of Westbury, or 34.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westbury is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westbury ranks 1238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Westbury's population has decreased from 37.0% to 34.2%.

Westbury is more White than neighboring New Cassel (5% White), and Uniondale (16.5% White). Westbury is less White than neighboring Carle Place (72.9% White), Old Westbury (73.4% White), and Salisbury (52.8% White).

Westbury's Black Population

2,560 residents of Westbury, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westbury is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westbury ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Westbury's population has decreased from 17.3% to 16.2%.

Westbury is more Black than neighboring Carle Place (1.1% Black), Old Westbury (4.7% Black), and Salisbury (2.1% Black). Westbury is less Black than neighboring New Cassel (24.8% Black), and Uniondale (35.9% Black).

Westbury's Asian Population

1,608 residents of Westbury, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westbury ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Westbury's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.2%.

Westbury is more Asian than neighboring New Cassel (1.7% Asian), and Uniondale (2.9% Asian). Westbury is less Asian than neighboring Carle Place (11.9% Asian), Old Westbury (13.4% Asian), and Salisbury (25.7% Asian).

Westbury's Hispanic Population

5,443 residents of Westbury, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westbury is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westbury ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westbury's population has increased from 32.4% to 34.4%.

Westbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Carle Place (11.2% Hispanic), Old Westbury (5.6% Hispanic), and Salisbury (18.5% Hispanic). Westbury is less Hispanic than neighboring New Cassel (63.8% Hispanic), and Uniondale (39.4% Hispanic).

Westbury's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Westbury, 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 Westbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westbury ranks 216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westbury's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Westbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Westbury (0% Native American/Other), and Salisbury (0.1% Native American/Other). Westbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Cassel (2.1% Native American/Other), Carle Place (0.8% Native American/Other), and Uniondale (1.7% Native American/Other).

Westbury's Multiracial Population

712 residents of Westbury, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westbury ranks 850th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Westbury's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.

Westbury is more Multiracial than neighboring New Cassel (2.6% Multiracial), Carle Place (2.1% Multiracial), Old Westbury (2.9% Multiracial), Salisbury (0.9% Multiracial), and Uniondale (3.7% 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.