Syosset, NY Demographics

A map of Syosset's Population by Race

Syosset, New York had a population of 19,259 in 2020. It was 55.3% White, 0.6% Black, 36.1% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Syosset, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is the 94th 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).

Syosset's White Population

10,645 residents of Syosset identify as White, or 55.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Syosset roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is ranked #1174 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is less White than neighboring Woodbury (73.7% White), Muttontown (57.7% White), Oyster Bay Cove (78.3% White), East Norwich (84.6% White), and Plainview (70.6% White).

Syosset's Black Population

118 residents of Syosset identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Syosset less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is ranked #918 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is more Black than neighboring Plainview (0.5% Black). Syosset is less Black than neighboring Woodbury (1.4% Black), Muttontown (1.5% Black), Oyster Bay Cove (1% Black), and East Norwich (0.9% Black).

Syosset's Asian Population

6,944 residents of Syosset identify as Asian, or 36.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Syosset considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is more Asian than neighboring Woodbury (17.3% Asian), Muttontown (33.9% Asian), Oyster Bay Cove (11.9% Asian), East Norwich (4% Asian), and Plainview (20.5% Asian).

Syosset's Hispanic Population

971 residents of Syosset identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Syosset less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is ranked #627 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is more Hispanic than neighboring Muttontown (4.5% Hispanic). Syosset is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodbury (5.7% Hispanic), East Norwich (8% Hispanic), and Plainview (5.9% Hispanic).

Syosset's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Syosset identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Syosset 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, Syosset is ranked #703 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Norwich (0.3% Native American/Other). Syosset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oyster Bay Cove (0.7% Native American/Other).

Syosset's Multiracial Population

486 residents of Syosset identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Syosset roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syosset is ranked #959 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Syosset is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (1.5% Multiracial), Muttontown (1.9% Multiracial), East Norwich (2.3% Multiracial), and Plainview (2.1% Multiracial). Syosset is less Multiracial than neighboring Oyster Bay Cove (3.1% Multiracial).

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