Demographics & People — Riverhead, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,073 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,600 |
| Median Age | 44.6 |
| Total Households | 5,060 |
| Family Households | 3,495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,556 |
| Black or African American | 1,850 |
| Asian | 462 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,984 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,242 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,685 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,083 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,835 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,306 |
| Italian | 1,292 |
| Polish | 1,243 |
| German | 1,215 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,202 |
| Irish | 1,090 |
Language
| English Only | 9,089 |
| Spanish | 4,043 |
| Population 5+ | 14,097 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 430 |
| Population 18+ | 11,467 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| 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 Riverhead, New York.