West Babylon, NY Demographics

A map of West Babylon's Population by Race

West Babylon, New York had a population of 43,213 in 2020. It was 61.8% White, 12.2% Black, 3.4% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Babylon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is the 24th 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).

West Babylon's White Population

26,727 residents of West Babylon identify as White, or 61.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Babylon slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is ranked #1118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more White than neighboring North Lindenhurst (58.7% White), and Wyandanch (3.5% White). West Babylon is less White than neighboring Lindenhurst (75.7% White), Babylon (83.9% White), and North Babylon (62.2% White).

West Babylon's Black Population

5,291 residents of West Babylon identify as Black, or 12.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Babylon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more Black than neighboring North Lindenhurst (6% Black), Lindenhurst (2.3% Black), Babylon (1.6% Black), and North Babylon (9.7% Black). West Babylon is less Black than neighboring Wyandanch (48.9% Black).

West Babylon's Asian Population

1,455 residents of West Babylon identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Babylon slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is ranked #342 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more Asian than neighboring Lindenhurst (2.7% Asian), Babylon (2.4% Asian), and Wyandanch (1.3% Asian). West Babylon is less Asian than neighboring North Lindenhurst (3.7% Asian), and North Babylon (5.6% Asian).

West Babylon's Hispanic Population

8,202 residents of West Babylon identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Babylon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more Hispanic than neighboring Lindenhurst (16.4% Hispanic), Babylon (8.8% Hispanic), and North Babylon (18.9% Hispanic). West Babylon is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lindenhurst (28.3% Hispanic), and Wyandanch (42.2% Hispanic).

West Babylon's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of West Babylon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Babylon 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, West Babylon is ranked #389 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lindenhurst (0.5% Native American/Other), and Babylon (0.5% Native American/Other). West Babylon is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Lindenhurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Wyandanch (1.4% Native American/Other), and North Babylon (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Babylon's Multiracial Population

1,207 residents of West Babylon identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Babylon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Babylon is ranked #840 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

West Babylon is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lindenhurst (2.5% Multiracial), Lindenhurst (2.3% Multiracial), Wyandanch (2.7% Multiracial), and North Babylon (2.7% Multiracial). West Babylon is less Multiracial than neighboring Babylon (2.9% Multiracial).

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