Central Bridge, NY Demographics

A map of Central Bridge's Population by Race

Central Bridge, New York has an estimated population of 456, a dramatic decrease from the 740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.2% Native American/Other, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Bridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Bridge has become 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 Central Bridge, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Bridge is ranked the 1087th 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). Central Bridge was ranked the 937th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Bridge's White Population

418 residents of Central Bridge, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Bridge is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Central Bridge ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's White population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. White residents' share of Central Bridge's population has increased from 91.1% to 91.7%.

Central Bridge is more White than neighboring Schoharie (74.2% White), Esperance (90.3% White), and Cobleskill (82.8% White). Central Bridge is less White than neighboring Middleburgh (93% White), and Delanson (92.4% White).

Central Bridge's Black Population

0 residents of Central Bridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Bridge is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Central Bridge ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Central Bridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central Bridge is less Black than neighboring Schoharie (3% Black), Esperance (0.8% Black), Middleburgh (0.3% Black), Cobleskill (3.1% Black), and Delanson (0.8% Black).

Central Bridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Central Bridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Bridge is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Central Bridge ranks 934th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Central Bridge's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Central Bridge is less Asian than neighboring Schoharie (4.9% Asian), Esperance (0.8% Asian), and Cobleskill (2.2% Asian).

Central Bridge's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Central Bridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Bridge is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Central Bridge ranks 998th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Bridge's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Central Bridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Schoharie (6.5% Hispanic), Middleburgh (2% Hispanic), Cobleskill (4.7% Hispanic), and Delanson (6.5% Hispanic).

Central Bridge's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Central Bridge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Bridge is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Bridge ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Bridge's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.2%.

Central Bridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schoharie (0% Native American/Other), Esperance (0% Native American/Other), Middleburgh (2.5% Native American/Other), and Delanson (0% Native American/Other). Central Bridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cobleskill (4.3% Native American/Other).

Central Bridge's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Central Bridge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Bridge is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Central Bridge ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Bridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Bridge's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.2%.

Central Bridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Middleburgh (2.1% Multiracial), Cobleskill (2.9% Multiracial), and Delanson (0.4% Multiracial). Central Bridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Schoharie (11.5% Multiracial), and Esperance (8.1% 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.