Demographics & People — North Wantagh, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,716 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Total Households | 4,173 |
| Family Households | 3,353 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,642 |
| Black or African American | 329 |
| Asian | 264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,701 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 4,392 |
| Irish | 2,991 |
| Other groups | 1,926 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,724 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,680 |
| German | 1,536 |
| Hispanic: South American | 787 |
| Polish | 519 |
| American | 436 |
| English | 433 |
Language
| English Only | 9,870 |
| Spanish | 591 |
| Population 5+ | 11,103 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 313 |
| Population 18+ | 8,919 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Wantagh, New York.