Balmville, NY Demographics

A map of Balmville's Population by Race

Balmville, New York has an estimated population of 3,399, an increase from the 3,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% White, 29.6% Hispanic, 16.6% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Balmville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Balmville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Balmville, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 68.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Balmville is ranked the 463rd 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). Balmville was ranked the 481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Balmville's White Population

1,524 residents of Balmville, or 44.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Balmville is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Balmville ranks 1168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Balmville's population has decreased from 55.8% to 44.8%.

Balmville is more White than neighboring Newburgh (21.9% White). Balmville is less White than neighboring Gardnertown (52.5% White), New Windsor (52.8% White), Beacon (62% White), and Vails Gate (45% White).

Balmville's Black Population

564 residents of Balmville, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Balmville is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Balmville ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Black residents' share of Balmville's population has increased from 14.0% to 16.6%.

Balmville is more Black than neighboring New Windsor (13.8% Black), Beacon (8.8% Black), and Vails Gate (11.4% Black). Balmville is less Black than neighboring Newburgh (24.4% Black), and Gardnertown (17.4% Black).

Balmville's Asian Population

112 residents of Balmville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Balmville is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Balmville ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of Balmville's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Balmville is more Asian than neighboring Newburgh (0.5% Asian), Gardnertown (1% Asian), New Windsor (1.3% Asian), Beacon (2.9% Asian), and Vails Gate (2.3% Asian).

Balmville's Hispanic Population

1,005 residents of Balmville, or 29.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Balmville is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Balmville ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Balmville's population has increased from 21.5% to 29.6%.

Balmville is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardnertown (28.1% Hispanic), New Windsor (29.4% Hispanic), and Beacon (20.2% Hispanic). Balmville is less Hispanic than neighboring Newburgh (49.1% Hispanic), and Vails Gate (39.8% Hispanic).

Balmville's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Balmville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Balmville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Balmville ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Balmville's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Balmville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newburgh (0.7% Native American/Other), Gardnertown (0% Native American/Other), New Windsor (0.6% Native American/Other), Beacon (0.7% Native American/Other), and Vails Gate (0% Native American/Other).

Balmville's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Balmville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Balmville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Balmville ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Balmville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Balmville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Balmville is more Multiracial than neighboring Newburgh (3.4% Multiracial), Gardnertown (1% Multiracial), New Windsor (2.1% Multiracial), and Vails Gate (1.5% Multiracial). Balmville is less Multiracial than neighboring Beacon (5.4% 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.