Peekskill, NY Demographics
A map of Peekskill's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 11,160 | 43.9% |
White | 7,720 | 30.4% |
Black | 4,693 | 18.5% |
Multiracial | 861 | 3.4% |
Asian | 725 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 272 | 1.1% |
Peekskill, New York had a population of 25,431 in 2020. It was 30.4% White, 18.5% Black, 2.9% Asian, 43.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peekskill, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is the 67th 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).
Peekskill's White Population
7,720 residents of Peekskill identify as White, or 30.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Peekskill considerably less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is ranked #1260 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is less White than neighboring Buchanan (64.2% White), Montrose (66.4% White), Verplanck (67.2% White), Crugers (70.4% White), and Lake Mohegan (64.8% White).
Peekskill's Black Population
4,693 residents of Peekskill identify as Black, or 18.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peekskill roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is more Black than neighboring Buchanan (3.3% Black), Montrose (4.6% Black), Verplanck (2.6% Black), Crugers (9.8% Black), and Lake Mohegan (4.9% Black).
Peekskill's Asian Population
725 residents of Peekskill identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peekskill slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is ranked #375 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is more Asian than neighboring Buchanan (2.8% Asian), Verplanck (1% Asian), and Crugers (1.5% Asian). Peekskill is less Asian than neighboring Montrose (3.2% Asian), and Lake Mohegan (5.4% Asian).
Peekskill's Hispanic Population
11,160 residents of Peekskill identify as Hispanic, or 43.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peekskill considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is more Hispanic than neighboring Buchanan (23% Hispanic), Montrose (21.6% Hispanic), Verplanck (25.9% Hispanic), Crugers (14.4% Hispanic), and Lake Mohegan (21.3% Hispanic).
Peekskill's Native American/Other Population
272 residents of Peekskill identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peekskill 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, Peekskill is ranked #207 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0.6% Native American/Other), Verplanck (0.4% Native American/Other), Crugers (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lake Mohegan (0.8% Native American/Other). Peekskill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buchanan (1.2% Native American/Other).
Peekskill's Multiracial Population
861 residents of Peekskill identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peekskill roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peekskill is ranked #623 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Peekskill is more Multiracial than neighboring Verplanck (2.9% Multiracial), Crugers (3.2% Multiracial), and Lake Mohegan (2.7% Multiracial). Peekskill is less Multiracial than neighboring Buchanan (5.5% Multiracial), and Montrose (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.