Elmont, NY Demographics

A map of Elmont's Population by Race

Elmont, New York had a population of 35,265 in 2020. It was 12.1% White, 43.8% Black, 15.0% Asian, 22.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is the 31st 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).

Elmont's White Population

4,282 residents of Elmont identify as White, or 12.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elmont considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is ranked #1282 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more White than neighboring South Floral Park (9.1% White). Elmont is less White than neighboring North Valley Stream (14.5% White), Floral Park (71.1% White), Bellerose (76.4% White), and Bellerose Terrace (25.8% White).

Elmont's Black Population

15,460 residents of Elmont identify as Black, or 43.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elmont considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more Black than neighboring Floral Park (1.6% Black), Bellerose (3.1% Black), and Bellerose Terrace (6.5% Black). Elmont is less Black than neighboring South Floral Park (47.9% Black), and North Valley Stream (44.6% Black).

Elmont's Asian Population

5,290 residents of Elmont identify as Asian, or 15.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elmont slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more Asian than neighboring South Floral Park (13.8% Asian), Floral Park (11.7% Asian), and Bellerose (5.3% Asian). Elmont is less Asian than neighboring North Valley Stream (19.3% Asian), and Bellerose Terrace (33.6% Asian).

Elmont's Hispanic Population

8,024 residents of Elmont identify as Hispanic, or 22.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elmont roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more Hispanic than neighboring South Floral Park (22.1% Hispanic), North Valley Stream (14.7% Hispanic), Floral Park (12.8% Hispanic), and Bellerose (10.3% Hispanic). Elmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellerose Terrace (28.1% Hispanic).

Elmont's Native American/Other Population

901 residents of Elmont identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elmont 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, Elmont is ranked #33 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Floral Park (2% Native American/Other), Floral Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bellerose (1.3% Native American/Other). Elmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Valley Stream (2.7% Native American/Other), and Bellerose Terrace (2.7% Native American/Other).

Elmont's Multiracial Population

1,308 residents of Elmont identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elmont roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmont is ranked #529 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Floral Park (2.2% Multiracial), and Bellerose Terrace (3.3% Multiracial). Elmont is less Multiracial than neighboring South Floral Park (5.2% Multiracial), and North Valley Stream (4.2% Multiracial).

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