Wantagh, NY Demographics

A map of Wantagh's Population by Race

Wantagh, New York had a population of 18,613 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 0.3% Black, 2.7% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wantagh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Wantagh is the 101st 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).

Wantagh's White Population

16,211 residents of Wantagh identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wantagh considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Wantagh is ranked #601 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wantagh is more White than neighboring Seaford (85.6% White), Bellmore (81.2% White), North Wantagh (81.1% White), and North Bellmore (75% White). Wantagh is less White than neighboring Massapequa (87.4% White).

Wantagh's Black Population

59 residents of Wantagh identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wantagh less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Wantagh is ranked #1075 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wantagh is less Black than neighboring Seaford (0.7% Black), Bellmore (1.5% Black), North Wantagh (1.2% Black), North Bellmore (3.1% Black), and Massapequa (0.5% Black).

Wantagh's Asian Population

495 residents of Wantagh identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wantagh slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Wantagh is ranked #400 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wantagh is more Asian than neighboring Massapequa (2% Asian). Wantagh is less Asian than neighboring Seaford (2.8% Asian), Bellmore (4.5% Asian), North Wantagh (3.1% Asian), and North Bellmore (7.1% Asian).

Wantagh's Hispanic Population

1,399 residents of Wantagh identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wantagh slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Wantagh is ranked #471 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wantagh is more Hispanic than neighboring Massapequa (7.4% Hispanic). Wantagh is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaford (8.1% Hispanic), Bellmore (9.6% Hispanic), North Wantagh (11.9% Hispanic), and North Bellmore (11.5% Hispanic).

Wantagh's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Wantagh identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wantagh 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, Wantagh is ranked #833 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wantagh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellmore (0.3% Native American/Other), and Massapequa (0.3% Native American/Other). Wantagh is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Wantagh (0.6% Native American/Other), and North Bellmore (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wantagh's Multiracial Population

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

Wantagh is less Multiracial than neighboring Seaford (2.3% Multiracial), Bellmore (2.8% Multiracial), North Wantagh (2.1% Multiracial), North Bellmore (2.5% Multiracial), and Massapequa (2.4% Multiracial).

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