Wurtsboro, NY Demographics

A map of Wurtsboro's Population by Race

Wurtsboro, New York has an estimated population of 1,243, a large increase from the 1,124 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wurtsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wurtsboro has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wurtsboro, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wurtsboro is ranked the 781st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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). Wurtsboro was ranked the 811th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wurtsboro's White Population

985 residents of Wurtsboro, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wurtsboro is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Wurtsboro ranks 964th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's White population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has increased from 73.6% to 79.2%.

Wurtsboro is more White than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (45.7% White), Rock Hill (66.9% White), Otisville (51.4% White), and Mountain Dale (60.5% White). Wurtsboro is less White than neighboring Bloomingburg (97.5% White).

Wurtsboro's Black Population

41 residents of Wurtsboro, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wurtsboro is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Wurtsboro ranks 378th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Black residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Wurtsboro is more Black than neighboring Bloomingburg (1.3% Black), and Mountain Dale (1% Black). Wurtsboro is less Black than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (10.3% Black), and Rock Hill (9.7% Black).

Wurtsboro's Asian Population

10 residents of Wurtsboro, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wurtsboro is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Wurtsboro ranks 501st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Asian residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Wurtsboro is more Asian than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (0% Asian), and Bloomingburg (0% Asian). Wurtsboro is less Asian than neighboring Rock Hill (5.8% Asian), Otisville (9.1% Asian), and Mountain Dale (2.8% Asian).

Wurtsboro's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Wurtsboro, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wurtsboro is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wurtsboro ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has decreased from 14.3% to 12.1%.

Wurtsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomingburg (0.9% Hispanic). Wurtsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (44% Hispanic), Rock Hill (16.3% Hispanic), Otisville (29.4% Hispanic), and Mountain Dale (32.7% Hispanic).

Wurtsboro's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Wurtsboro, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wurtsboro is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wurtsboro ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Wurtsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (0% Native American/Other), Bloomingburg (0.1% Native American/Other), Rock Hill (0% Native American/Other), Otisville (0% Native American/Other), and Mountain Dale (0% Native American/Other).

Wurtsboro's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Wurtsboro, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wurtsboro is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wurtsboro ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wurtsboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wurtsboro's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.2%.

Wurtsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Wurtsboro Hills (0% Multiracial), Bloomingburg (0.1% Multiracial), Rock Hill (1.3% Multiracial), and Mountain Dale (3% Multiracial). Wurtsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Otisville (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.