Watervliet, NY Demographics

A map of Watervliet's Population by Race

Watervliet, New York had a population of 10,375 in 2020. It was 63.5% White, 14.8% Black, 5.0% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watervliet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is the 194th 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).

Watervliet's White Population

6,588 residents of Watervliet identify as White, or 63.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Watervliet slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is ranked #1104 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more White than neighboring Troy (58.8% White), and Menands (55.6% White). Watervliet is less White than neighboring Green Island (71.6% White), Siena College (80.7% White), and Latham (72.5% White).

Watervliet's Black Population

1,531 residents of Watervliet identify as Black, or 14.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Black than neighboring Green Island (7.2% Black), Siena College (4.3% Black), and Latham (4.6% Black). Watervliet is less Black than neighboring Troy (17.9% Black), and Menands (18.6% Black).

Watervliet's Asian Population

516 residents of Watervliet identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is ranked #238 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Asian than neighboring Siena College (4.1% Asian). Watervliet is less Asian than neighboring Green Island (6.6% Asian), Menands (16% Asian), and Latham (14.3% Asian).

Watervliet's Hispanic Population

863 residents of Watervliet identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watervliet slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is ranked #434 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Island (4.7% Hispanic), Menands (5.1% Hispanic), and Latham (3.8% Hispanic). Watervliet is less Hispanic than neighboring Troy (10.6% Hispanic), and Siena College (9.6% Hispanic).

Watervliet's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Watervliet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watervliet 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, Watervliet is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Siena College (0% Native American/Other), and Latham (0.5% Native American/Other). Watervliet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Island (0.9% Native American/Other), Troy (0.9% Native American/Other), and Menands (0.8% Native American/Other).

Watervliet's Multiracial Population

800 residents of Watervliet identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watervliet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Watervliet is ranked #26 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watervliet is more Multiracial than neighboring Troy (6.8% Multiracial), Menands (3.9% Multiracial), Siena College (1.2% Multiracial), and Latham (4.3% Multiracial). Watervliet is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Island (8.9% Multiracial).

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