Medford, NY Demographics

A map of Medford's Population by Race

Medford, New York had a population of 24,247 in 2020. It was 62.2% White, 6.4% Black, 3.1% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Medford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is the 69th 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).

Medford's White Population

15,080 residents of Medford identify as White, or 62.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Medford slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is ranked #1114 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more White than neighboring Gordon Heights (16.3% White), and North Bellport (32.6% White). Medford is less White than neighboring East Patchogue (66.3% White), North Patchogue (65.9% White), and Farmingville (70.2% White).

Medford's Black Population

1,545 residents of Medford identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Medford slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is ranked #203 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Black than neighboring East Patchogue (4.6% Black), North Patchogue (2.7% Black), and Farmingville (3.4% Black). Medford is less Black than neighboring Gordon Heights (37.1% Black), and North Bellport (21.3% Black).

Medford's Asian Population

758 residents of Medford identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Medford slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is ranked #360 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Asian than neighboring Gordon Heights (2.3% Asian), East Patchogue (2.4% Asian), North Bellport (2.7% Asian), and North Patchogue (1.9% Asian). Medford is less Asian than neighboring Farmingville (4.7% Asian).

Medford's Hispanic Population

5,973 residents of Medford identify as Hispanic, or 24.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Medford slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Hispanic than neighboring East Patchogue (23.1% Hispanic), and Farmingville (17.7% Hispanic). Medford is less Hispanic than neighboring Gordon Heights (37.2% Hispanic), North Bellport (37.4% Hispanic), and North Patchogue (26.5% Hispanic).

Medford's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Medford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Medford 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, Medford is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Medford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gordon Heights (2.5% Native American/Other), North Bellport (1.7% Native American/Other), North Patchogue (0.8% Native American/Other), and Farmingville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Medford's Multiracial Population

720 residents of Medford identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Medford is ranked #755 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Multiracial than neighboring North Patchogue (2.2% Multiracial). Medford is less Multiracial than neighboring Gordon Heights (4.6% Multiracial), East Patchogue (3.1% Multiracial), North Bellport (4.3% Multiracial), and Farmingville (3.2% Multiracial).

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