Demographics in Wantagh, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wantagh?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,964

Male

9,374

52.2%

Female

8,590

47.8%

Median Age

42.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

86.3%

Black

0.7%

Hispanic

8.1%

Asian

4.0%

Two or More

7.1%

Other

1.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

35.4%

High School or Higher

50.4%

Foreign Born

8.8%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

48.2%

Avg Household Size

3.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wantagh, NY has a population of 17,964 with a median age of 42.1. The racial makeup is 86.3% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 4.0% Asian. About 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.8%.