Big Flats, NY Demographics

A map of Big Flats's Population by Race

Big Flats, New York has an estimated population of 5,651, a slight increase from the 5,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 4.6% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Flats, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Flats has become 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 Big Flats, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Flats is ranked the 328th 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). Big Flats was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Flats's White Population

5,098 residents of Big Flats, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Flats is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Big Flats ranks 568th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Big Flats's population has increased from 87.8% to 90.2%.

Big Flats is more White than neighboring Horseheads (86.4% White), and Elmira Heights (79.9% White). Big Flats is less White than neighboring Pine Valley (98.2% White), West Elmira (92.5% White), and Horseheads North (94.3% White).

Big Flats's Black Population

27 residents of Big Flats, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Flats is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Big Flats ranks 585th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.6%. Black residents' share of Big Flats's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Big Flats is more Black than neighboring Pine Valley (0% Black). Big Flats is less Black than neighboring Horseheads (2.9% Black), Elmira Heights (9.1% Black), West Elmira (1.8% Black), and Horseheads North (1.9% Black).

Big Flats's Asian Population

260 residents of Big Flats, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Flats is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Big Flats ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Big Flats's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Big Flats is more Asian than neighboring Horseheads (1.4% Asian), Elmira Heights (1.8% Asian), Pine Valley (0% Asian), West Elmira (1.8% Asian), and Horseheads North (1.6% Asian).

Big Flats's Hispanic Population

200 residents of Big Flats, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Flats is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Big Flats ranks 1065th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 98.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Flats's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.5%.

Big Flats is more Hispanic than neighboring Horseheads (2.7% Hispanic), Elmira Heights (1.6% Hispanic), Pine Valley (0% Hispanic), West Elmira (1.5% Hispanic), and Horseheads North (0.7% Hispanic).

Big Flats's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Big Flats, 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 Big Flats is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Flats ranks 931st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Flats's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Big Flats is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horseheads (0% Native American/Other), Elmira Heights (0% Native American/Other), Pine Valley (0% Native American/Other), West Elmira (0% Native American/Other), and Horseheads North (0% Native American/Other).

Big Flats's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Big Flats, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Flats is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Big Flats ranks 489th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flats's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Flats's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.7%.

Big Flats is less Multiracial than neighboring Horseheads (6.7% Multiracial), Elmira Heights (7.7% Multiracial), Pine Valley (1.8% Multiracial), West Elmira (2.4% Multiracial), and Horseheads North (1.5% 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.