Central Islip, NY Demographics

A map of Central Islip's Population by Race

Central Islip, New York had a population of 36,714 in 2020. It was 14.7% White, 19.1% Black, 3.0% Asian, 59.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central Islip, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is the 29th 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).

Central Islip's White Population

5,414 residents of Central Islip identify as White, or 14.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Central Islip considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is ranked #1278 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is less White than neighboring Islandia (46.3% White), Islip Terrace (75.6% White), North Great River (74.9% White), Hauppauge (76.9% White), and Islip (69% White).

Central Islip's Black Population

7,005 residents of Central Islip identify as Black, or 19.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central Islip slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is more Black than neighboring Islandia (12.3% Black), Islip Terrace (2.7% Black), North Great River (3.2% Black), Hauppauge (2.5% Black), and Islip (4.8% Black).

Central Islip's Asian Population

1,085 residents of Central Islip identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central Islip slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is ranked #366 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is more Asian than neighboring Islip Terrace (2.8% Asian), and North Great River (2.2% Asian). Central Islip is less Asian than neighboring Islandia (6.1% Asian), Hauppauge (7.4% Asian), and Islip (3.4% Asian).

Central Islip's Hispanic Population

21,856 residents of Central Islip identify as Hispanic, or 59.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central Islip considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is more Hispanic than neighboring Islandia (31.8% Hispanic), Islip Terrace (15.7% Hispanic), North Great River (17.1% Hispanic), Hauppauge (10.4% Hispanic), and Islip (19.4% Hispanic).

Central Islip's Native American/Other Population

573 residents of Central Islip identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Central Islip 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, Central Islip is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Islandia (0.9% Native American/Other), Islip Terrace (0.9% Native American/Other), North Great River (0.5% Native American/Other), Hauppauge (0.6% Native American/Other), and Islip (0.8% Native American/Other).

Central Islip's Multiracial Population

781 residents of Central Islip identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central Islip roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Central Islip is ranked #1115 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central Islip is more Multiracial than neighboring North Great River (2% Multiracial). Central Islip is less Multiracial than neighboring Islandia (2.6% Multiracial), Islip Terrace (2.3% Multiracial), Hauppauge (2.3% Multiracial), and Islip (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.