Riverhead, NY Demographics

A map of Riverhead's Population by Race

Riverhead, New York had a population of 14,993 in 2020. It was 45.7% White, 11.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 37.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riverhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is the 134th 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).

Riverhead's White Population

6,853 residents of Riverhead identify as White, or 45.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Riverhead slightly less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is ranked #1215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more White than neighboring Riverside (36.6% White), and Northampton (34.3% White). Riverhead is less White than neighboring Aquebogue (75.3% White), Northville (81.1% White), and Baiting Hollow (82.9% White).

Riverhead's Black Population

1,716 residents of Riverhead identify as Black, or 11.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riverhead roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is ranked #107 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more Black than neighboring Aquebogue (2% Black), Northville (1.2% Black), and Baiting Hollow (2.4% Black). Riverhead is less Black than neighboring Riverside (18.7% Black), and Northampton (18.5% Black).

Riverhead's Asian Population

225 residents of Riverhead identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riverhead slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is ranked #599 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0.9% Asian), Aquebogue (1% Asian), Northville (1.1% Asian), Baiting Hollow (0.8% Asian), and Northampton (1.3% Asian).

Riverhead's Hispanic Population

5,674 residents of Riverhead identify as Hispanic, or 37.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riverhead larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is ranked #35 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Aquebogue (18.7% Hispanic), Northville (14.3% Hispanic), and Baiting Hollow (11.2% Hispanic). Riverhead is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (40.8% Hispanic), and Northampton (42.5% Hispanic).

Riverhead's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Riverhead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riverhead 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, Riverhead is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aquebogue (0.3% Native American/Other), Northville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Baiting Hollow (0.7% Native American/Other). Riverhead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (1.2% Native American/Other), and Northampton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Riverhead's Multiracial Population

386 residents of Riverhead identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riverhead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Riverhead is ranked #915 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Riverhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (1.8% Multiracial), Northville (2.1% Multiracial), Baiting Hollow (2.1% Multiracial), and Northampton (2% Multiracial).

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