Castleton-on-Hudson, NY Demographics
A map of Castleton-on-Hudson's Population by Race
Castleton-on-Hudson, New York has an estimated population of 1,591, an increase from the 1,477 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Castleton-on-Hudson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Castleton-on-Hudson 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 Castleton-on-Hudson, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Castleton-on-Hudson is ranked the 713th 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). Castleton-on-Hudson was ranked the 736th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Castleton-on-Hudson's White Population
1,342 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Castleton-on-Hudson is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 619th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has decreased from 86.7% to 84.3%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more White than neighboring East Greenbush (78.6% White), Ravena (79.6% White), and Rensselaer (66.6% White). Castleton-on-Hudson is less White than neighboring Hampton Manor (86.8% White), and New Baltimore (98.3% White).
Castleton-on-Hudson's Black Population
30 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Castleton-on-Hudson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 471st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more Black than neighboring New Baltimore (1.7% Black). Castleton-on-Hudson is less Black than neighboring East Greenbush (5.9% Black), Ravena (3.8% Black), Hampton Manor (2.5% Black), and Rensselaer (8% Black).
Castleton-on-Hudson's Asian Population
9 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Castleton-on-Hudson is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 1004th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more Asian than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Asian). Castleton-on-Hudson is less Asian than neighboring East Greenbush (2.6% Asian), Ravena (1.9% Asian), Hampton Manor (5.9% Asian), and Rensselaer (10.3% Asian).
Castleton-on-Hudson's Hispanic Population
151 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Castleton-on-Hudson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 125.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has increased from 4.5% to 9.5%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more Hispanic than neighboring Hampton Manor (1.9% Hispanic), New Baltimore (0% Hispanic), and Rensselaer (8% Hispanic). Castleton-on-Hudson is less Hispanic than neighboring East Greenbush (10.1% Hispanic), and Ravena (9.8% Hispanic).
Castleton-on-Hudson's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, 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 Castleton-on-Hudson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 713th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Native American/Other). Castleton-on-Hudson is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Greenbush (1% Native American/Other), Ravena (0.3% Native American/Other), Hampton Manor (0.3% Native American/Other), and Rensselaer (0.5% Native American/Other).
Castleton-on-Hudson's Multiracial Population
58 residents of Castleton-on-Hudson, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Castleton-on-Hudson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Castleton-on-Hudson ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Castleton-on-Hudson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Castleton-on-Hudson's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.6%.
Castleton-on-Hudson is more Multiracial than neighboring East Greenbush (1.7% Multiracial), Hampton Manor (2.7% Multiracial), and New Baltimore (0% Multiracial). Castleton-on-Hudson is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravena (4.6% Multiracial), and Rensselaer (6.6% 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.