Canandaigua, NY Demographics

A map of Canandaigua's Population by Race

Canandaigua, New York has an estimated population of 10,514, a less than 1% change from the 10,576 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canandaigua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canandaigua 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 Canandaigua, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canandaigua is ranked the 190th 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). Canandaigua was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canandaigua's White Population

9,037 residents of Canandaigua, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canandaigua is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Canandaigua ranks 566th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Canandaigua's population has decreased from 87.8% to 86.0%.

Canandaigua is more White than neighboring Crystal Beach (85.3% White). Canandaigua is less White than neighboring Shortsville (94.9% White), Manchester (89.3% White), Rushville (88.7% White), and Bloomfield (95.3% White).

Canandaigua's Black Population

99 residents of Canandaigua, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canandaigua is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Canandaigua ranks 479th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Black residents' share of Canandaigua's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Canandaigua is more Black than neighboring Crystal Beach (0% Black), Shortsville (0.5% Black), Manchester (0% Black), Rushville (0.5% Black), and Bloomfield (0.5% Black).

Canandaigua's Asian Population

22 residents of Canandaigua, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canandaigua is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Canandaigua ranks 773rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.4%. Asian residents' share of Canandaigua's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Canandaigua is more Asian than neighboring Rushville (0% Asian). Canandaigua is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Beach (5.1% Asian), Manchester (2.5% Asian), and Bloomfield (0.3% Asian).

Canandaigua's Hispanic Population

928 residents of Canandaigua, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canandaigua is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Canandaigua ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 162.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Canandaigua's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.8%.

Canandaigua is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Beach (1.9% Hispanic), Shortsville (1.1% Hispanic), Manchester (4.8% Hispanic), Rushville (8% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (0.7% Hispanic).

Canandaigua's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Canandaigua, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canandaigua is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Canandaigua ranks 413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canandaigua's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Canandaigua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Beach (0% Native American/Other), Shortsville (0% Native American/Other), Rushville (0% Native American/Other), and Bloomfield (0% Native American/Other).

Canandaigua's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Canandaigua, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canandaigua is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canandaigua ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canandaigua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Canandaigua's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.0%.

Canandaigua is more Multiracial than neighboring Shortsville (3.3% Multiracial), Manchester (3.2% Multiracial), Rushville (2.8% Multiracial), and Bloomfield (3.2% Multiracial). Canandaigua is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Beach (7.7% 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.