Westhampton, NY Demographics
A map of Westhampton's Population by Race
Westhampton, New York has an estimated population of 3,900, an increase from the 3,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westhampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Westhampton has become 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 Westhampton, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Westhampton is ranked the 426th 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 was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Westhampton's White Population
2,907 residents of Westhampton, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westhampton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westhampton ranks 926th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Westhampton's population has decreased from 75.6% to 74.5%.
Westhampton is more White than neighboring Northampton (27.5% White). Westhampton is less White than neighboring Westhampton Beach (83.3% White), Quiogue (77.3% White), Remsenburg-Speonk (90.1% White), and Quogue (80.5% White).
Westhampton's Black Population
255 residents of Westhampton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westhampton is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westhampton ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's Black population has grown by an estimated 218.8%. Black residents' share of Westhampton's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.5%.
Westhampton is more Black than neighboring Westhampton Beach (4.2% Black), Quiogue (0% Black), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.1% Black), and Quogue (0% Black). Westhampton is less Black than neighboring Northampton (11.8% Black).
Westhampton's Asian Population
99 residents of Westhampton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westhampton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westhampton ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Westhampton's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.
Westhampton is more Asian than neighboring Quiogue (0.9% Asian), Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Asian), Northampton (0.2% Asian), and Quogue (0% Asian). Westhampton is less Asian than neighboring Westhampton Beach (2.8% Asian).
Westhampton's Hispanic Population
286 residents of Westhampton, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westhampton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westhampton ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westhampton's population has decreased from 18.1% to 7.3%.
Westhampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Westhampton Beach (7% Hispanic). Westhampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Quiogue (13.2% Hispanic), Remsenburg-Speonk (9.1% Hispanic), Northampton (60.5% Hispanic), and Quogue (19.5% Hispanic).
Westhampton's Native American/Other Population
124 residents of Westhampton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westhampton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westhampton ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 342.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westhampton's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.2%.
Westhampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westhampton Beach (1% Native American/Other), Quiogue (0% Native American/Other), Remsenburg-Speonk (0% Native American/Other), Northampton (0% Native American/Other), and Quogue (0% Native American/Other).
Westhampton's Multiracial Population
229 residents of Westhampton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westhampton is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westhampton ranks 1125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westhampton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 197.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Westhampton's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.9%.
Westhampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Westhampton Beach (1.7% Multiracial), Remsenburg-Speonk (0.6% Multiracial), Northampton (0% Multiracial), and Quogue (0% Multiracial). Westhampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Quiogue (8.7% 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.