Catskill, NY Demographics

A map of Catskill's Population by Race

Catskill, New York has an estimated population of 3,779, a less than 1% change from the 3,745 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 4.1% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catskill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catskill has become considerably less 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 Catskill, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catskill is ranked the 434th 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). Catskill was ranked the 434th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catskill's White Population

2,874 residents of Catskill, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catskill is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Catskill ranks 1035th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Catskill's population has increased from 69.2% to 76.1%.

Catskill is more White than neighboring Jefferson Heights (67.2% White), Athens (75.1% White), and Hudson (60.4% White). Catskill is less White than neighboring Leeds (93% White), and Germantown (85.1% White).

Catskill's Black Population

283 residents of Catskill, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catskill is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Catskill ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Catskill's population has decreased from 10.8% to 7.5%.

Catskill is more Black than neighboring Jefferson Heights (3% Black), Leeds (0% Black), Athens (3.7% Black), and Germantown (3.7% Black). Catskill is less Black than neighboring Hudson (12.8% Black).

Catskill's Asian Population

156 residents of Catskill, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catskill is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Catskill ranks 540th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 126.1%. Asian residents' share of Catskill's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.1%.

Catskill is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson Heights (0.3% Asian), Leeds (0% Asian), Athens (3.2% Asian), and Germantown (0.7% Asian). Catskill is less Asian than neighboring Hudson (10.2% Asian).

Catskill's Hispanic Population

303 residents of Catskill, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catskill is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Catskill ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Catskill's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.0%.

Catskill is more Hispanic than neighboring Leeds (0% Hispanic). Catskill is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson Heights (22.8% Hispanic), Athens (13% Hispanic), Germantown (10.4% Hispanic), and Hudson (10.3% Hispanic).

Catskill's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Catskill, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catskill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Catskill ranks 506th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catskill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Catskill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leeds (0% Native American/Other), and Germantown (0.1% Native American/Other). Catskill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson Heights (2.9% Native American/Other), and Hudson (1.6% Native American/Other).

Catskill's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Catskill, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catskill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Catskill ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catskill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Catskill's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.0%.

Catskill is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson Heights (3.8% Multiracial), and Germantown (0% Multiracial). Catskill is less Multiracial than neighboring Leeds (7% Multiracial), Athens (4.8% Multiracial), and Hudson (4.7% 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.