West Bay Shore, NY Demographics
A map of West Bay Shore's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,680 | 79.6% |
Hispanic | 495 | 10.7% |
Multiracial | 160 | 3.5% |
Asian | 137 | 3.0% |
Black | 133 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.4% |
West Bay Shore, New York had a population of 4,625 in 2020. It was 79.6% White, 2.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore is the 379th 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 Bay Shore's White Population
3,680 residents of West Bay Shore identify as White, or 79.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Bay Shore considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Bay Shore is ranked #834 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more White than neighboring Bay Shore (36.5% White), and Islip (69% White). West Bay Shore is less White than neighboring Brightwaters (85.4% White), West Islip (85.3% White), and Captree (89.6% White).
West Bay Shore's Black Population
133 residents of West Bay Shore identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Bay Shore slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Bay Shore is ranked #394 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more Black than neighboring Brightwaters (2.6% Black), West Islip (0.6% Black), and Captree (0% Black). West Bay Shore is less Black than neighboring Bay Shore (17.2% Black), and Islip (4.8% Black).
West Bay Shore's Asian Population
137 residents of West Bay Shore identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Bay Shore slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Bay Shore is ranked #366 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more Asian than neighboring Brightwaters (1.4% Asian), West Islip (2% Asian), and Captree (0% Asian). West Bay Shore is less Asian than neighboring Bay Shore (4.2% Asian), and Islip (3.4% Asian).
West Bay Shore's Hispanic Population
495 residents of West Bay Shore identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Bay Shore slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Bay Shore is ranked #336 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more Hispanic than neighboring Brightwaters (7.9% Hispanic), West Islip (9.8% Hispanic), and Captree (8.3% Hispanic). West Bay Shore is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay Shore (38% Hispanic), and Islip (19.4% Hispanic).
West Bay Shore's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of West Bay Shore 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 West Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore is ranked #833 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwaters (0.1% Native American/Other), West Islip (0.2% Native American/Other), and Captree (0% Native American/Other). West Bay Shore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Shore (1.3% Native American/Other), and Islip (0.8% Native American/Other).
West Bay Shore's Multiracial Population
160 residents of West Bay Shore identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Bay Shore roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Bay Shore is ranked #587 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Bay Shore is more Multiracial than neighboring Brightwaters (2.6% Multiracial), West Islip (2.1% Multiracial), Bay Shore (2.7% Multiracial), Captree (2.1% Multiracial), and Islip (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.