West Islip, NY Demographics
A map of West Islip's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 23,078 | 85.3% |
Hispanic | 2,659 | 9.8% |
Multiracial | 557 | 2.1% |
Asian | 528 | 2.0% |
Black | 166 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 60 | 0.2% |
West Islip, New York had a population of 27,048 in 2020. It was 85.3% White, 0.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Islip, 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 Islip is the 58th 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 Islip's White Population
23,078 residents of West Islip identify as White, or 85.3%. This makes the White share of the population of West Islip considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Islip is ranked #664 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is more White than neighboring Babylon (83.9% White), West Bay Shore (79.6% White), North Babylon (62.2% White), and Baywood (33.1% White). West Islip is less White than neighboring Brightwaters (85.4% White).
West Islip's Black Population
166 residents of West Islip identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Islip less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Islip is ranked #918 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is less Black than neighboring Babylon (1.6% Black), Brightwaters (2.6% Black), West Bay Shore (2.9% Black), North Babylon (9.7% Black), and Baywood (13.2% Black).
West Islip's Asian Population
528 residents of West Islip identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Islip slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Islip is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is more Asian than neighboring Brightwaters (1.4% Asian). West Islip is less Asian than neighboring Babylon (2.4% Asian), West Bay Shore (3% Asian), North Babylon (5.6% Asian), and Baywood (3.9% Asian).
West Islip's Hispanic Population
2,659 residents of West Islip identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Islip slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Islip is ranked #371 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is more Hispanic than neighboring Babylon (8.8% Hispanic), and Brightwaters (7.9% Hispanic). West Islip is less Hispanic than neighboring West Bay Shore (10.7% Hispanic), North Babylon (18.9% Hispanic), and Baywood (44.9% Hispanic).
West Islip's Native American/Other Population
60 residents of West Islip identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Islip 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 Islip is ranked #1062 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brightwaters (0.1% Native American/Other). West Islip is less Native American/Other than neighboring Babylon (0.5% Native American/Other), West Bay Shore (0.4% Native American/Other), North Babylon (0.9% Native American/Other), and Baywood (1.4% Native American/Other).
West Islip's Multiracial Population
557 residents of West Islip identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Islip roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Islip is ranked #1115 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Islip is less Multiracial than neighboring Babylon (2.9% Multiracial), Brightwaters (2.6% Multiracial), West Bay Shore (3.5% Multiracial), North Babylon (2.7% Multiracial), and Baywood (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.