Akwesasne, NY Demographics

A map of Akwesasne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	3,063	3,800	74.9%	83.9%
White	647	554	15.8%	12.2%
Asian	219	2	5.4%	0.0%
Multiracial	88	122	2.2%	2.7%
Black	58	7	1.4%	0.2%
Hispanic	14	42	0.3%	0.9%

Akwesasne, New York has an estimated population of 4,089, a decrease from the 4,527 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% Native American/Other, 15.8% White, 5.4% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.3% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akwesasne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akwesasne has become considerably more 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 Akwesasne, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akwesasne is ranked the 410th 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). Akwesasne was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akwesasne's White Population

647 residents of Akwesasne, or 15.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akwesasne is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Akwesasne ranks 1281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Akwesasne's population has increased from 12.2% to 15.8%.

Akwesasne is less White than neighboring Fort Covington (94% White), Brasher Falls (94.3% White), Brushton (96.2% White), Winthrop (97% White), and Massena (93.1% White).

Akwesasne's Black Population

58 residents of Akwesasne, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akwesasne is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Akwesasne ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's Black population has grown by an estimated 728.6%. Black residents' share of Akwesasne's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Akwesasne is more Black than neighboring Fort Covington (0.2% Black), Brushton (0% Black), Winthrop (0% Black), and Massena (0.6% Black).

Akwesasne's Asian Population

219 residents of Akwesasne, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akwesasne is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Akwesasne ranks 1144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10850.0%. Asian residents' share of Akwesasne's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.4%.

Akwesasne is more Asian than neighboring Fort Covington (0.2% Asian), Brasher Falls (0% Asian), Brushton (0% Asian), Winthrop (0% Asian), and Massena (0.1% Asian).

Akwesasne's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Akwesasne, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akwesasne is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Akwesasne ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Akwesasne's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Akwesasne is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Covington (0% Hispanic), Brasher Falls (0% Hispanic), Brushton (0% Hispanic), and Winthrop (0% Hispanic). Akwesasne is less Hispanic than neighboring Massena (2.5% Hispanic).

Akwesasne's Native American/Other Population

3,063 residents of Akwesasne, or 74.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akwesasne is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Akwesasne ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akwesasne's population has decreased from 83.9% to 74.9%.

Akwesasne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Covington (3.6% Native American/Other), Brasher Falls (4.3% Native American/Other), Brushton (3.2% Native American/Other), Winthrop (0% Native American/Other), and Massena (0.7% Native American/Other).

Akwesasne's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Akwesasne, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akwesasne is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Akwesasne ranks 895th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akwesasne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Akwesasne's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Akwesasne is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Covington (2% Multiracial), Brasher Falls (0% Multiracial), and Brushton (0.6% Multiracial). Akwesasne is less Multiracial than neighboring Winthrop (3% Multiracial), and Massena (2.9% 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.