Demographics & People — Brightwaters, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,185 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 1,033 |
| Family Households | 870 |
| Average Household Size | 3.08 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,844 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 249 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 957 |
| Italian | 834 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 659 |
| German | 541 |
| Other groups | 415 |
| English | 242 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 238 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 176 |
| Polish | 110 |
| American | 89 |
Language
| English Only | 2,852 |
| Spanish | 76 |
| Population 5+ | 3,054 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 89 |
| Population 18+ | 2,275 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| 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 Brightwaters, New York.