Based on data from the 2010 United States Census, the population of Hunts Point was 27,204, an increase of 2,062 (8.2%) from the 25,142 counted in 2000.
The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 1.3% (342) White, 22.2% (6,049) African American, 0.2% (65) Native American, 0.7% (187) Asian, 0.0% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.2% (63) from other races, and 0.7% (192) from two or more races.