Blasdell, NY Demographics
A map of Blasdell's Population by Race
Blasdell, New York has an estimated population of 2,549, a less than 1% change from the 2,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 4.2% Black, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blasdell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Blasdell is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Blasdell, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Blasdell is ranked the 551st 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). Blasdell was ranked the 557th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Blasdell's White Population
2,217 residents of Blasdell, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blasdell is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Blasdell ranks 605th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Blasdell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.0%.
Blasdell is more White than neighboring Lackawanna (66.7% White). Blasdell is less White than neighboring Hamburg (93.2% White), Wanakah (98.9% White), West Seneca (90.7% White), and Orchard Park (97.8% White).
Blasdell's Black Population
107 residents of Blasdell, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blasdell is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Blasdell ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's Black population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. Black residents' share of Blasdell's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.2%.
Blasdell is more Black than neighboring Hamburg (0.9% Black), Wanakah (0% Black), West Seneca (2% Black), and Orchard Park (0% Black). Blasdell is less Black than neighboring Lackawanna (15.2% Black).
Blasdell's Asian Population
0 residents of Blasdell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blasdell is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Blasdell ranks 810th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Blasdell's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Blasdell is less Asian than neighboring Lackawanna (1.6% Asian), Hamburg (1% Asian), Wanakah (0.7% Asian), and West Seneca (0.7% Asian).
Blasdell's Hispanic Population
102 residents of Blasdell, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blasdell is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Blasdell ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Blasdell's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.0%.
Blasdell is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamburg (1.8% Hispanic), Wanakah (0% Hispanic), West Seneca (3.7% Hispanic), and Orchard Park (0.6% Hispanic). Blasdell is less Hispanic than neighboring Lackawanna (11.7% Hispanic).
Blasdell's Native American/Other Population
52 residents of Blasdell, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blasdell is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Blasdell ranks 660th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 246.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blasdell's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.
Blasdell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lackawanna (0.5% Native American/Other), Hamburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Wanakah (0% Native American/Other), West Seneca (0.1% Native American/Other), and Orchard Park (0.3% Native American/Other).
Blasdell's Multiracial Population
71 residents of Blasdell, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blasdell is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Blasdell ranks 468th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Blasdell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Blasdell's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.8%.
Blasdell is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamburg (2.6% Multiracial), Wanakah (0.4% Multiracial), and Orchard Park (1.3% Multiracial). Blasdell is less Multiracial than neighboring Lackawanna (4.4% 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.