Beacon, NY Demographics
A map of Beacon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,204 | 59.6% |
Hispanic | 2,686 | 19.5% |
Black | 1,741 | 12.6% |
Multiracial | 687 | 5.0% |
Asian | 290 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 161 | 1.2% |
Beacon, New York had a population of 13,769 in 2020. It was 59.6% White, 12.6% Black, 2.1% Asian, 19.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Beacon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is the 146th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Beacon's White Population
8,204 residents of Beacon identify as White, or 59.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Beacon slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #1138 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more White than neighboring Newburgh (16.7% White), Balmville (55.8% White), and New Windsor (53.4% White). Beacon is less White than neighboring Nelsonville (85.4% White), and Fishkill (68.2% White).
Beacon's Black Population
1,741 residents of Beacon identify as Black, or 12.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Beacon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #88 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more Black than neighboring Nelsonville (0% Black), and Fishkill (8.1% Black). Beacon is less Black than neighboring Newburgh (26.1% Black), and Balmville (14% Black).
Beacon's Asian Population
290 residents of Beacon identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Beacon slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #486 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more Asian than neighboring Newburgh (0.9% Asian), and Nelsonville (1.8% Asian). Beacon is less Asian than neighboring Balmville (3.8% Asian), New Windsor (2.5% Asian), and Fishkill (4.2% Asian).
Beacon's Hispanic Population
2,686 residents of Beacon identify as Hispanic, or 19.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Beacon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more Hispanic than neighboring Nelsonville (7.7% Hispanic), and Fishkill (15% Hispanic). Beacon is less Hispanic than neighboring Newburgh (52.3% Hispanic), Balmville (21.5% Hispanic), and New Windsor (27.7% Hispanic).
Beacon's Native American/Other Population
161 residents of Beacon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Beacon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #171 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newburgh (0.9% Native American/Other), Balmville (0.5% Native American/Other), New Windsor (0.7% Native American/Other), Nelsonville (0% Native American/Other), and Fishkill (1% Native American/Other).
Beacon's Multiracial Population
687 residents of Beacon identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Beacon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Beacon is ranked #215 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Beacon is more Multiracial than neighboring Newburgh (3.1% Multiracial), Balmville (4.4% Multiracial), New Windsor (3.1% Multiracial), and Fishkill (3.5% Multiracial). Beacon is less Multiracial than neighboring Nelsonville (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.