Woodmere, NY Demographics

A map of Woodmere's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,529	15,791	80.4%	84.6%
Black	913	757	5.1%	4.1%
Multiracial	896	291	5.0%	1.6%
Hispanic	894	960	4.9%	5.1%
Asian	422	586	2.3%	3.1%
Native American/Other	407	284	2.3%	1.5%

Woodmere, New York has an estimated population of 18,061, a decrease from the 18,669 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 5.1% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, and 2.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodmere has become considerably 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 Woodmere, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodmere is ranked the 103rd 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). Woodmere was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodmere's White Population

14,529 residents of Woodmere, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodmere is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Woodmere ranks 693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Woodmere's population has decreased from 84.6% to 80.4%.

Woodmere is more White than neighboring Cedarhurst (75.9% White), South Valley Stream (35.7% White), and Hewlett Bay Park (69.4% White). Woodmere is less White than neighboring Woodsburgh (83.9% White), and Hewlett Neck (94.4% White).

Woodmere's Black Population

913 residents of Woodmere, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodmere is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Woodmere ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Black residents' share of Woodmere's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Woodmere is more Black than neighboring Cedarhurst (2.1% Black), Woodsburgh (2.9% Black), Hewlett Bay Park (2.1% Black), and Hewlett Neck (0% Black). Woodmere is less Black than neighboring South Valley Stream (24.4% Black).

Woodmere's Asian Population

422 residents of Woodmere, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodmere is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Woodmere ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodmere's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Woodmere is more Asian than neighboring Cedarhurst (0% Asian), Woodsburgh (0.2% Asian), and Hewlett Neck (1.5% Asian). Woodmere is less Asian than neighboring South Valley Stream (23.7% Asian), and Hewlett Bay Park (10.3% Asian).

Woodmere's Hispanic Population

894 residents of Woodmere, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodmere is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Woodmere ranks 619th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodmere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Woodmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Hewlett Neck (4% Hispanic). Woodmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedarhurst (15.4% Hispanic), South Valley Stream (9.5% Hispanic), Woodsburgh (9.5% Hispanic), and Hewlett Bay Park (17.1% Hispanic).

Woodmere's Native American/Other Population

407 residents of Woodmere, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodmere is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodmere ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodmere's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Woodmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Valley Stream (0% Native American/Other), Woodsburgh (2% Native American/Other), Hewlett Bay Park (0% Native American/Other), and Hewlett Neck (0% Native American/Other). Woodmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedarhurst (5% Native American/Other).

Woodmere's Multiracial Population

896 residents of Woodmere, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodmere is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Woodmere ranks 1229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodmere's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 207.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodmere's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.0%.

Woodmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedarhurst (1.6% Multiracial), Woodsburgh (1.4% Multiracial), Hewlett Bay Park (1.2% Multiracial), and Hewlett Neck (0% Multiracial). Woodmere is less Multiracial than neighboring South Valley Stream (6.7% 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.