Bay Shore, NY Demographics
A map of Bay Shore's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 11,127 | 38.0% |
White | 10,660 | 36.5% |
Black | 5,044 | 17.2% |
Asian | 1,236 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 795 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 382 | 1.3% |
Bay Shore, New York had a population of 29,244 in 2020. It was 36.5% White, 17.2% Black, 4.2% Asian, 38.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bay Shore, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is the 48th most populous. 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).
Bay Shore's White Population
10,660 residents of Bay Shore identify as White, or 36.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Bay Shore less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #1242 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more White than neighboring North Bay Shore (10.4% White), and Baywood (33.1% White). Bay Shore is less White than neighboring Brightwaters (85.4% White), Islip (69% White), and West Bay Shore (79.6% White).
Bay Shore's Black Population
5,044 residents of Bay Shore identify as Black, or 17.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bay Shore roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more Black than neighboring Brightwaters (2.6% Black), North Bay Shore (13.6% Black), Islip (4.8% Black), West Bay Shore (2.9% Black), and Baywood (13.2% Black).
Bay Shore's Asian Population
1,236 residents of Bay Shore identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bay Shore slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #278 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more Asian than neighboring Brightwaters (1.4% Asian), Islip (3.4% Asian), West Bay Shore (3% Asian), and Baywood (3.9% Asian). Bay Shore is less Asian than neighboring North Bay Shore (4.8% Asian).
Bay Shore's Hispanic Population
11,127 residents of Bay Shore identify as Hispanic, or 38.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bay Shore larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more Hispanic than neighboring Brightwaters (7.9% Hispanic), Islip (19.4% Hispanic), and West Bay Shore (10.7% Hispanic). Bay Shore is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bay Shore (68.2% Hispanic), and Baywood (44.9% Hispanic).
Bay Shore's Native American/Other Population
382 residents of Bay Shore identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bay Shore roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #142 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwaters (0.1% Native American/Other), Islip (0.8% Native American/Other), and West Bay Shore (0.4% Native American/Other). Bay Shore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baywood (1.4% Native American/Other).
Bay Shore's Multiracial Population
795 residents of Bay Shore identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bay Shore roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Bay Shore is ranked #871 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bay Shore is more Multiracial than neighboring Brightwaters (2.6% Multiracial), North Bay Shore (1.8% Multiracial), and Islip (2.6% Multiracial). Bay Shore is less Multiracial than neighboring West Bay Shore (3.5% Multiracial), and Baywood (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.