Vassar College, NY Demographics

A map of Vassar College's Population by Race

Vassar College, New York had a population of 2,472 in 2020. It was 56.0% White, 4.2% Black, 15.9% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic, 8.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vassar College, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is the 568th 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).

Vassar College's White Population

1,385 residents of Vassar College identify as White, or 56.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Vassar College roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #1167 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more White than neighboring Arlington (42.3% White), and Poughkeepsie (34.4% White). Vassar College is less White than neighboring Spackenkill (68.8% White), Titusville (75.4% White), and Red Oaks Mill (71% White).

Vassar College's Black Population

105 residents of Vassar College identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vassar College slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #287 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more Black than neighboring Titusville (4.1% Black). Vassar College is less Black than neighboring Arlington (23.8% Black), Poughkeepsie (35.4% Black), Spackenkill (6.3% Black), and Red Oaks Mill (7.4% Black).

Vassar College's Asian Population

393 residents of Vassar College identify as Asian, or 15.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vassar College slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (4.8% Asian), Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian), Spackenkill (9.6% Asian), Titusville (2.3% Asian), and Red Oaks Mill (4.1% Asian).

Vassar College's Hispanic Population

308 residents of Vassar College identify as Hispanic, or 12.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vassar College slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #281 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more Hispanic than neighboring Spackenkill (11.3% Hispanic), Titusville (11.5% Hispanic), and Red Oaks Mill (12.2% Hispanic). Vassar College is less Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (23.2% Hispanic), and Poughkeepsie (22.5% Hispanic).

Vassar College's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Vassar College identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vassar College slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (1.4% Native American/Other), Poughkeepsie (0.9% Native American/Other), Spackenkill (0.9% Native American/Other), Titusville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Red Oaks Mill (1% Native American/Other).

Vassar College's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Vassar College identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vassar College roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Vassar College is ranked #755 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vassar College is more Multiracial than neighboring Spackenkill (2.9% Multiracial). Vassar College is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (4.6% Multiracial), Poughkeepsie (5.3% Multiracial), Titusville (5.3% Multiracial), and Red Oaks Mill (4.3% Multiracial).

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