Plainedge, NY Demographics

A map of Plainedge's Population by Race

Plainedge, New York had a population of 9,517 in 2020. It was 75.4% White, 1.8% Black, 8.6% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Plainedge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is the 214th 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).

Plainedge's White Population

7,177 residents of Plainedge identify as White, or 75.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Plainedge considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is ranked #930 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more White than neighboring Bethpage (73.8% White), Farmingdale (71.1% White), and Levittown (67.3% White). Plainedge is less White than neighboring North Massapequa (86.2% White).

Plainedge's Black Population

172 residents of Plainedge identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Plainedge slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is ranked #556 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more Black than neighboring North Massapequa (0.6% Black), Bethpage (0.9% Black), and Levittown (1.3% Black). Plainedge is less Black than neighboring South Farmingdale (2% Black), and Farmingdale (3.3% Black).

Plainedge's Asian Population

815 residents of Plainedge identify as Asian, or 8.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Plainedge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more Asian than neighboring North Massapequa (2.6% Asian), South Farmingdale (5.4% Asian), and Farmingdale (7.3% Asian). Plainedge is less Asian than neighboring Bethpage (12.4% Asian), and Levittown (11.4% Asian).

Plainedge's Hispanic Population

1,093 residents of Plainedge identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Plainedge slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is ranked #310 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more Hispanic than neighboring North Massapequa (8.6% Hispanic), and Bethpage (10.4% Hispanic). Plainedge is less Hispanic than neighboring South Farmingdale (14.5% Hispanic), Farmingdale (15.2% Hispanic), and Levittown (16.6% Hispanic).

Plainedge's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Plainedge 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 Plainedge 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, Plainedge is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Massapequa (0.3% Native American/Other), Bethpage (0.5% Native American/Other), and South Farmingdale (0.6% Native American/Other). Plainedge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmingdale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Plainedge's Multiracial Population

194 residents of Plainedge identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Plainedge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plainedge is ranked #1149 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Plainedge is more Multiracial than neighboring North Massapequa (1.7% Multiracial). Plainedge is less Multiracial than neighboring South Farmingdale (2.1% Multiracial), Farmingdale (2.2% Multiracial), and Levittown (2.6% Multiracial).

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