West Sand Lake, NY Demographics
A map of West Sand Lake's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,357 | 90.1% |
Multiracial | 137 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 66 | 2.5% |
Asian | 32 | 1.2% |
Black | 14 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.4% |
West Sand Lake, New York had a population of 2,616 in 2020. It was 90.1% White, 0.5% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Sand Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is the 546th 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).
West Sand Lake's White Population
2,357 residents of West Sand Lake identify as White, or 90.1%. This makes the White share of the population of West Sand Lake considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is ranked #426 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is more White than neighboring Wynantskill (90% White), Nassau Lake (87.7% White), and East Greenbush (77.6% White). West Sand Lake is less White than neighboring Averill Park (92.3% White), and Poestenkill (93.3% White).
West Sand Lake's Black Population
14 residents of West Sand Lake identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Sand Lake less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is ranked #969 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is less Black than neighboring Averill Park (1% Black), Wynantskill (1.7% Black), Poestenkill (0.6% Black), Nassau Lake (0.9% Black), and East Greenbush (3.6% Black).
West Sand Lake's Asian Population
32 residents of West Sand Lake identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Sand Lake slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is ranked #681 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is more Asian than neighboring Averill Park (0.5% Asian), Poestenkill (0.4% Asian), and Nassau Lake (1% Asian). West Sand Lake is less Asian than neighboring Wynantskill (2.4% Asian), and East Greenbush (9.3% Asian).
West Sand Lake's Hispanic Population
66 residents of West Sand Lake identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Sand Lake less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is ranked #934 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Averill Park (2.3% Hispanic), Wynantskill (1.6% Hispanic), and Poestenkill (2.3% Hispanic). West Sand Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Nassau Lake (3.2% Hispanic), and East Greenbush (3.9% Hispanic).
West Sand Lake's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of West Sand Lake identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Sand Lake 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, West Sand Lake is ranked #833 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wynantskill (0.2% Native American/Other), Poestenkill (0% Native American/Other), and Nassau Lake (0.3% Native American/Other). West Sand Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Greenbush (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Sand Lake's Multiracial Population
137 residents of West Sand Lake identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Sand Lake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Sand Lake is ranked #186 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Sand Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Averill Park (3.6% Multiracial), Wynantskill (4.2% Multiracial), Poestenkill (3.4% Multiracial), and East Greenbush (5% Multiracial). West Sand Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Nassau Lake (6.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.