Woodbury, NY Demographics

A map of Woodbury's Population by Race

Woodbury, New York has an estimated population of 9,348, a less than 1% change from the 9,335 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 15.6% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodbury 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 Woodbury, that probability was 42.3% in 2020 and 39.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodbury is ranked the 214th 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). Woodbury was ranked the 221st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodbury's White Population

7,134 residents of Woodbury, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodbury is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Woodbury ranks 963rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Woodbury's population has increased from 73.7% to 76.3%.

Woodbury is more White than neighboring Syosset (59.1% White), Plainview (69.3% White), and West Hills (73.9% White). Woodbury is less White than neighboring Laurel Hollow (78.8% White), and Cold Spring Harbor (88.4% White).

Woodbury's Black Population

170 residents of Woodbury, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodbury is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Woodbury ranks 675th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Black residents' share of Woodbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Woodbury is more Black than neighboring Syosset (1% Black), Plainview (0.5% Black), West Hills (0.2% Black), and Cold Spring Harbor (0.4% Black). Woodbury is less Black than neighboring Laurel Hollow (1.9% Black).

Woodbury's Asian Population

1,461 residents of Woodbury, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodbury is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Woodbury ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Woodbury's population has decreased from 17.3% to 15.6%.

Woodbury is more Asian than neighboring West Hills (14.3% Asian), Laurel Hollow (5.4% Asian), and Cold Spring Harbor (4.3% Asian). Woodbury is less Asian than neighboring Syosset (32.8% Asian), and Plainview (22.4% Asian).

Woodbury's Hispanic Population

170 residents of Woodbury, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodbury is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Woodbury ranks 580th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodbury's population has decreased from 5.7% to 1.8%.

Woodbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Syosset (4.5% Hispanic), Plainview (5.7% Hispanic), West Hills (8.3% Hispanic), Laurel Hollow (10.1% Hispanic), and Cold Spring Harbor (1.9% Hispanic).

Woodbury's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Woodbury, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodbury ranks 794th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Woodbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Syosset (0.7% Native American/Other), Plainview (0.3% Native American/Other), West Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Laurel Hollow (1.5% Native American/Other), and Cold Spring Harbor (1.6% Native American/Other).

Woodbury's Multiracial Population

394 residents of Woodbury, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodbury is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Woodbury ranks 1235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 183.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodbury's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.2%.

Woodbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Syosset (1.9% Multiracial), Plainview (1.8% Multiracial), West Hills (3% Multiracial), Laurel Hollow (2.3% 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.