Highland Falls, NY Demographics

A map of Highland Falls's Population by Race

Highland Falls, New York had a population of 3,684 in 2020. It was 51.8% White, 13.6% Black, 3.0% Asian, 25.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is the 439th 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).

Highland Falls's White Population

1,909 residents of Highland Falls identify as White, or 51.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland Falls roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is ranked #1198 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is less White than neighboring Fort Montgomery (68.1% White), West Point (68.2% White), Cold Spring (85.1% White), Nelsonville (85.4% White), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (81.7% White).

Highland Falls's Black Population

502 residents of Highland Falls identify as Black, or 13.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is ranked #77 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is more Black than neighboring Fort Montgomery (5.6% Black), West Point (9.9% Black), Cold Spring (0.5% Black), Nelsonville (0% Black), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (2.3% Black).

Highland Falls's Asian Population

110 residents of Highland Falls identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland Falls slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is ranked #366 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is more Asian than neighboring Cold Spring (2.8% Asian), Nelsonville (1.8% Asian), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (1.6% Asian). Highland Falls is less Asian than neighboring West Point (5.9% Asian).

Highland Falls's Hispanic Population

947 residents of Highland Falls identify as Hispanic, or 25.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland Falls slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Montgomery (17.6% Hispanic), West Point (10.8% Hispanic), Cold Spring (7.2% Hispanic), Nelsonville (7.7% Hispanic), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (9% Hispanic).

Highland Falls's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls 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, Highland Falls is ranked #171 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Montgomery (1.1% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0.7% Native American/Other), Nelsonville (0% Native American/Other), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (0.7% Native American/Other).

Highland Falls's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Highland Falls identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland Falls is ranked #303 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring West Point (3.9% Multiracial), and Cold Spring (3.8% Multiracial). Highland Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Nelsonville (5.1% Multiracial), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.