Niskayuna, NY Demographics

A map of Niskayuna's Population by Race

Niskayuna, New York had a population of 20,787 in 2020. It was 74.1% White, 4.4% Black, 11.2% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Niskayuna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is the 81st 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).

Niskayuna's White Population

15,411 residents of Niskayuna identify as White, or 74.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Niskayuna considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is ranked #953 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more White than neighboring Schenectady (43.5% White). Niskayuna is less White than neighboring East Glenville (86.8% White), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (83.3% White), Scotia (84.7% White), and Rotterdam (83.3% White).

Niskayuna's Black Population

909 residents of Niskayuna identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Niskayuna slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is ranked #280 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more Black than neighboring East Glenville (2% Black), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (1.7% Black), Scotia (2.3% Black), and Rotterdam (3% Black). Niskayuna is less Black than neighboring Schenectady (20.2% Black).

Niskayuna's Asian Population

2,338 residents of Niskayuna identify as Asian, or 11.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Niskayuna roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more Asian than neighboring Schenectady (6.5% Asian), East Glenville (2.5% Asian), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (5.1% Asian), Scotia (2% Asian), and Rotterdam (2% Asian).

Niskayuna's Hispanic Population

927 residents of Niskayuna identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Niskayuna less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is ranked #673 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more Hispanic than neighboring East Glenville (3.7% Hispanic). Niskayuna is less Hispanic than neighboring Schenectady (13.1% Hispanic), Scotia (5% Hispanic), and Rotterdam (5% Hispanic).

Niskayuna's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Niskayuna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Niskayuna 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, Niskayuna is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Glenville (0.5% Native American/Other), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), Scotia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rotterdam (0.8% Native American/Other). Niskayuna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenectady (7.3% Native American/Other).

Niskayuna's Multiracial Population

997 residents of Niskayuna identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Niskayuna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Niskayuna is ranked #253 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Niskayuna is more Multiracial than neighboring East Glenville (4.6% Multiracial). Niskayuna is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (9.5% Multiracial), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (5% Multiracial), Scotia (5.6% Multiracial), and Rotterdam (5.9% Multiracial).

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