Canajoharie, NY Demographics

A map of Canajoharie's Population by Race

Canajoharie, New York has an estimated population of 1,839, a decrease from the 2,037 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canajoharie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canajoharie has become 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 Canajoharie, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canajoharie is ranked the 665th 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). Canajoharie was ranked the 621st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canajoharie's White Population

1,613 residents of Canajoharie, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canajoharie is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Canajoharie ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Canajoharie's population has decreased from 89.9% to 87.7%.

Canajoharie is less White than neighboring Palatine Bridge (88.4% White), Nelliston (88% White), Fort Plain (90.4% White), Ames (92% White), and Sharon Springs (90.5% White).

Canajoharie's Black Population

34 residents of Canajoharie, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canajoharie is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Canajoharie ranks 972nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's Black population has grown by an estimated 209.1%. Black residents' share of Canajoharie's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.8%.

Canajoharie is more Black than neighboring Palatine Bridge (1.5% Black), Nelliston (0% Black), Ames (0% Black), and Sharon Springs (0% Black). Canajoharie is less Black than neighboring Fort Plain (2.8% Black).

Canajoharie's Asian Population

18 residents of Canajoharie, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canajoharie is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Canajoharie ranks 790th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Asian residents' share of Canajoharie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Canajoharie is more Asian than neighboring Palatine Bridge (0.1% Asian), Nelliston (0.4% Asian), Fort Plain (0.3% Asian), Ames (0% Asian), and Sharon Springs (0.2% Asian).

Canajoharie's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Canajoharie, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canajoharie is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Canajoharie ranks 886th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Canajoharie's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.9%.

Canajoharie is more Hispanic than neighboring Nelliston (0.6% Hispanic), Fort Plain (3.3% Hispanic), and Ames (0% Hispanic). Canajoharie is less Hispanic than neighboring Palatine Bridge (5.9% Hispanic), and Sharon Springs (7.7% Hispanic).

Canajoharie's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Canajoharie, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canajoharie is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Canajoharie ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 94.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canajoharie's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Canajoharie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palatine Bridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Nelliston (0% Native American/Other), Fort Plain (0% Native American/Other), Ames (0% Native American/Other), and Sharon Springs (0% Native American/Other).

Canajoharie's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Canajoharie, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canajoharie is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canajoharie ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canajoharie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Canajoharie's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.7%.

Canajoharie is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharon Springs (1.6% Multiracial). Canajoharie is less Multiracial than neighboring Palatine Bridge (3.2% Multiracial), Nelliston (11% Multiracial), Fort Plain (3.3% Multiracial), and Ames (8% 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.