New Paltz, NY Demographics
A map of New Paltz's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,787 | 65.4% |
Hispanic | 1,053 | 14.4% |
Asian | 577 | 7.9% |
Black | 479 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 244 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 184 | 2.5% |
New Paltz, New York had a population of 7,324 in 2020. It was 65.4% White, 6.5% Black, 7.9% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Paltz, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is the 267th 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).
New Paltz's White Population
4,787 residents of New Paltz identify as White, or 65.4%. This makes the White share of the population of New Paltz larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is ranked #1084 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is less White than neighboring Clintondale (78.3% White), Tillson (86.3% White), High Falls (80.9% White), Rifton (85.4% White), and Gardiner (84.3% White).
New Paltz's Black Population
479 residents of New Paltz identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Paltz slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is ranked #199 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is more Black than neighboring Clintondale (4% Black), Tillson (1.2% Black), High Falls (1.4% Black), Rifton (0.6% Black), and Gardiner (2.1% Black).
New Paltz's Asian Population
577 residents of New Paltz identify as Asian, or 7.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Paltz roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is ranked #147 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is more Asian than neighboring Clintondale (1.4% Asian), Tillson (1.1% Asian), High Falls (1.6% Asian), Rifton (0.8% Asian), and Gardiner (3.2% Asian).
New Paltz's Hispanic Population
1,053 residents of New Paltz identify as Hispanic, or 14.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Paltz slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is ranked #234 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is more Hispanic than neighboring Clintondale (10.4% Hispanic), Tillson (5.9% Hispanic), High Falls (9.3% Hispanic), Rifton (6.4% Hispanic), and Gardiner (7.2% Hispanic).
New Paltz's Native American/Other Population
184 residents of New Paltz identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Paltz 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, New Paltz is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clintondale (0.7% Native American/Other), Tillson (0.9% Native American/Other), High Falls (1.4% Native American/Other), Rifton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gardiner (0.5% Native American/Other).
New Paltz's Multiracial Population
244 residents of New Paltz identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Paltz roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, New Paltz is ranked #659 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Paltz is more Multiracial than neighboring Gardiner (2.6% Multiracial). New Paltz is less Multiracial than neighboring Clintondale (5.2% Multiracial), Tillson (4.7% Multiracial), High Falls (5.4% Multiracial), and Rifton (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.