Westhampton Beach, NY Demographics
A map of Westhampton Beach's Population by Race
Westhampton Beach, New York has an estimated population of 2,574, a large increase from the 2,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 2.8% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westhampton Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Westhampton Beach has become considerably 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 Westhampton Beach, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Westhampton Beach is ranked the 546th 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). Westhampton Beach was ranked the 604th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Westhampton Beach's White Population
2,145 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westhampton Beach is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westhampton Beach ranks 850th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. White residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has increased from 78.8% to 83.3%.
Westhampton Beach is more White than neighboring Quiogue (77.3% White), Westhampton (74.5% White), and Quogue (80.5% White). Westhampton Beach is less White than neighboring Remsenburg-Speonk (90.1% White), and West Hampton Dunes (100% White).
Westhampton Beach's Black Population
107 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westhampton Beach is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westhampton Beach ranks 625th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 224.2%. Black residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.2%.
Westhampton Beach is more Black than neighboring Quiogue (0% Black), Quogue (0% Black), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.1% Black), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Black). Westhampton Beach is less Black than neighboring Westhampton (6.5% Black).
Westhampton Beach's Asian Population
72 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westhampton Beach is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westhampton Beach ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.9%. Asian residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.8%.
Westhampton Beach is more Asian than neighboring Quiogue (0.9% Asian), Westhampton (2.5% Asian), Quogue (0% Asian), Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Asian), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Asian).
Westhampton Beach's Hispanic Population
180 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westhampton Beach is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westhampton Beach ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has decreased from 14.8% to 7.0%.
Westhampton Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring West Hampton Dunes (0% Hispanic). Westhampton Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Quiogue (13.2% Hispanic), Westhampton (7.3% Hispanic), Quogue (19.5% Hispanic), and Remsenburg-Speonk (9.1% Hispanic).
Westhampton Beach's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westhampton Beach is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westhampton Beach ranks 747th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 136.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.
Westhampton Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quiogue (0% Native American/Other), Quogue (0% Native American/Other), Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Native American/Other), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Native American/Other). Westhampton Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westhampton (3.2% Native American/Other).
Westhampton Beach's Multiracial Population
44 residents of Westhampton Beach, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westhampton Beach is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westhampton Beach ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton Beach's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Westhampton Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
Westhampton Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Quogue (0% Multiracial), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.6% Multiracial), and West Hampton Dunes (0% Multiracial). Westhampton Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Quiogue (8.7% Multiracial), and Westhampton (5.9% 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.