Yaphank, NY Demographics

A map of Yaphank's Population by Race

Yaphank, New York had a population of 5,974 in 2020. It was 74.9% White, 4.7% Black, 2.4% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Yaphank, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is the 315th 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).

Yaphank's White Population

4,475 residents of Yaphank identify as White, or 74.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Yaphank considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is ranked #940 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is more White than neighboring North Bellport (32.6% White), Gordon Heights (16.3% White), Middle Island (68.5% White), and Shirley (61.7% White). Yaphank is less White than neighboring Brookhaven (80.7% White).

Yaphank's Black Population

278 residents of Yaphank identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Yaphank slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is less Black than neighboring North Bellport (21.3% Black), Brookhaven (5.7% Black), Gordon Heights (37.1% Black), Middle Island (12.4% Black), and Shirley (7.2% Black).

Yaphank's Asian Population

145 residents of Yaphank identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Yaphank slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is ranked #434 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is more Asian than neighboring Brookhaven (1% Asian), and Gordon Heights (2.3% Asian). Yaphank is less Asian than neighboring North Bellport (2.7% Asian), Middle Island (2.7% Asian), and Shirley (2.7% Asian).

Yaphank's Hispanic Population

793 residents of Yaphank identify as Hispanic, or 13.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Yaphank slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is ranked #265 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookhaven (9.1% Hispanic), and Middle Island (12.2% Hispanic). Yaphank is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bellport (37.4% Hispanic), Gordon Heights (37.2% Hispanic), and Shirley (23.5% Hispanic).

Yaphank's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Yaphank identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Yaphank 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, Yaphank is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookhaven (0.7% Native American/Other). Yaphank is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Bellport (1.7% Native American/Other), and Gordon Heights (2.5% Native American/Other).

Yaphank's Multiracial Population

221 residents of Yaphank identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Yaphank roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Yaphank is ranked #529 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Yaphank is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookhaven (2.8% Multiracial), and Middle Island (3.2% Multiracial). Yaphank is less Multiracial than neighboring North Bellport (4.3% Multiracial), Gordon Heights (4.6% Multiracial), and Shirley (3.8% Multiracial).

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