Canisteo, NY Demographics

A map of Canisteo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,857	2,002	89.1%	92.0%
Asian	145	12	7.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	68	102	3.3%	4.7%
Hispanic	13	38	0.6%	1.7%
Black	2	14	0.1%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Canisteo, New York has an estimated population of 2,085, a decrease from the 2,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 7.0% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canisteo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canisteo 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 Canisteo, that probability was 15.1% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canisteo is ranked the 611th 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). Canisteo was ranked the 600th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canisteo's White Population

1,857 residents of Canisteo, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canisteo is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Canisteo ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Canisteo's population has decreased from 92.0% to 89.1%.

Canisteo is more White than neighboring Alfred (68.5% White). Canisteo is less White than neighboring Hornell (89.3% White), North Hornell (89.5% White), Almond (90.8% White), and Arkport (99.3% White).

Canisteo's Black Population

2 residents of Canisteo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canisteo is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Canisteo ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Canisteo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Canisteo is more Black than neighboring Arkport (0% Black). Canisteo is less Black than neighboring Hornell (3.6% Black), North Hornell (0.9% Black), Almond (1.1% Black), and Alfred (8.3% Black).

Canisteo's Asian Population

145 residents of Canisteo, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canisteo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Canisteo ranks 928th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1108.3%. Asian residents' share of Canisteo's population has increased from 0.6% to 7.0%.

Canisteo is more Asian than neighboring Hornell (2.7% Asian), North Hornell (1.2% Asian), Almond (0.5% Asian), and Arkport (0% Asian). Canisteo is less Asian than neighboring Alfred (7.4% Asian).

Canisteo's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Canisteo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canisteo is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Canisteo ranks 1079th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Canisteo's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Canisteo is more Hispanic than neighboring Arkport (0% Hispanic). Canisteo is less Hispanic than neighboring Hornell (1% Hispanic), North Hornell (6.2% Hispanic), Almond (1.9% Hispanic), and Alfred (13% Hispanic).

Canisteo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canisteo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canisteo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Canisteo ranks 944th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canisteo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Canisteo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hornell (0.5% Native American/Other), North Hornell (0.4% Native American/Other), and Alfred (1% Native American/Other).

Canisteo's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Canisteo, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canisteo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canisteo ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canisteo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Canisteo's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.3%.

Canisteo is more Multiracial than neighboring Hornell (3% Multiracial), North Hornell (1.8% Multiracial), Arkport (0.7% Multiracial), and Alfred (1.8% Multiracial). Canisteo is less Multiracial than neighboring Almond (5.7% 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.