Stony Brook University, NY Demographics

A map of Stony Brook University's Population by Race

Stony Brook University, New York had a population of 10,409 in 2020. It was 25.5% White, 33.8% Black, 17.6% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Stony Brook University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is the 193rd 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).

Stony Brook University's White Population

2,658 residents of Stony Brook University identify as White, or 25.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Stony Brook University considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is ranked #1266 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is less White than neighboring Stony Brook (76.6% White), East Setauket (77.1% White), Setauket (79% White), Head of the Harbor (79.7% White), and St. James (85.3% White).

Stony Brook University's Black Population

3,516 residents of Stony Brook University identify as Black, or 33.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Stony Brook University considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is more Black than neighboring Stony Brook (1.6% Black), East Setauket (1% Black), Setauket (1.7% Black), Head of the Harbor (0.3% Black), and St. James (0.9% Black).

Stony Brook University's Asian Population

1,829 residents of Stony Brook University identify as Asian, or 17.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Stony Brook University slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is more Asian than neighboring Stony Brook (12.4% Asian), East Setauket (11.1% Asian), Setauket (8.7% Asian), Head of the Harbor (3.9% Asian), and St. James (3.8% Asian).

Stony Brook University's Hispanic Population

1,748 residents of Stony Brook University identify as Hispanic, or 16.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Stony Brook University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is ranked #181 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is more Hispanic than neighboring Stony Brook (6.1% Hispanic), East Setauket (7.3% Hispanic), Setauket (6.4% Hispanic), Head of the Harbor (11.6% Hispanic), and St. James (7.7% Hispanic).

Stony Brook University's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Stony Brook University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Stony Brook University 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, Stony Brook University is ranked #207 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stony Brook (0.5% Native American/Other), East Setauket (0.6% Native American/Other), Setauket (0.4% Native American/Other), Head of the Harbor (0.8% Native American/Other), and St. James (0.3% Native American/Other).

Stony Brook University's Multiracial Population

540 residents of Stony Brook University identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Stony Brook University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Stony Brook University is ranked #186 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Stony Brook University is more Multiracial than neighboring Stony Brook (2.8% Multiracial), East Setauket (2.9% Multiracial), Setauket (3.8% Multiracial), Head of the Harbor (3.7% Multiracial), and St. James (2.1% Multiracial).

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