East Meadow, NY Demographics

A map of East Meadow's Population by Race

East Meadow, New York had a population of 37,796 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 4.4% Black, 17.9% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Meadow, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is the 27th 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).

East Meadow's White Population

22,039 residents of East Meadow identify as White, or 58.3%. This makes the White share of the population of East Meadow slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is ranked #1150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more White than neighboring Salisbury (55.4% White), Uniondale (17.4% White), and New Cassel (4.7% White). East Meadow is less White than neighboring North Merrick (78.2% White), and North Bellmore (75% White).

East Meadow's Black Population

1,668 residents of East Meadow identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Meadow slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is ranked #280 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more Black than neighboring Salisbury (2.5% Black), North Merrick (2.5% Black), and North Bellmore (3.1% Black). East Meadow is less Black than neighboring Uniondale (35.5% Black), and New Cassel (34.5% Black).

East Meadow's Asian Population

6,758 residents of East Meadow identify as Asian, or 17.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Meadow slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more Asian than neighboring North Merrick (5.5% Asian), Uniondale (3.4% Asian), North Bellmore (7.1% Asian), and New Cassel (3% Asian). East Meadow is less Asian than neighboring Salisbury (18.9% Asian).

East Meadow's Hispanic Population

6,048 residents of East Meadow identify as Hispanic, or 16.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Meadow roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is ranked #195 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more Hispanic than neighboring North Merrick (10.9% Hispanic), and North Bellmore (11.5% Hispanic). East Meadow is less Hispanic than neighboring Salisbury (19.7% Hispanic), Uniondale (39.8% Hispanic), and New Cassel (55.8% Hispanic).

East Meadow's Native American/Other Population

367 residents of East Meadow identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Meadow 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, East Meadow is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salisbury (0.8% Native American/Other), North Merrick (0.7% Native American/Other), North Bellmore (0.6% Native American/Other), and New Cassel (0.7% Native American/Other). East Meadow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uniondale (1.2% Native American/Other).

East Meadow's Multiracial Population

916 residents of East Meadow identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Meadow roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, East Meadow is ranked #1005 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Meadow is more Multiracial than neighboring North Merrick (2.3% Multiracial), and New Cassel (1.4% Multiracial). East Meadow is less Multiracial than neighboring Salisbury (2.7% Multiracial), Uniondale (2.6% Multiracial), and North Bellmore (2.5% Multiracial).

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