Central Square, NY Demographics

A map of Central Square's Population by Race

Central Square, New York has an estimated population of 2,163, a large increase from the 1,862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Square, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Square 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 Central Square, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 4.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Square is ranked the 602nd 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 Square was ranked the 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Square's White Population

2,116 residents of Central Square, or 97.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Square is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Central Square ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's White population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Central Square's population has increased from 91.9% to 97.8%.

Central Square is more White than neighboring Brewerton (82.6% White), Sand Ridge (86.6% White), Parish (89.5% White), Constantia (89.1% White), and North Syracuse (82.8% White).

Central Square's Black Population

2 residents of Central Square, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Square is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Central Square ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Central Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Central Square is more Black than neighboring Sand Ridge (0% Black), and Constantia (0% Black). Central Square is less Black than neighboring Brewerton (3.1% Black), Parish (0.2% Black), and North Syracuse (3.2% Black).

Central Square's Asian Population

3 residents of Central Square, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Square is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Central Square ranks 972nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Central Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Central Square is more Asian than neighboring Sand Ridge (0% Asian), Parish (0% Asian), and Constantia (0% Asian). Central Square is less Asian than neighboring Brewerton (1.6% Asian), and North Syracuse (2% Asian).

Central Square's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Central Square, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Square is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Central Square ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Square's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Central Square is less Hispanic than neighboring Brewerton (2.8% Hispanic), Sand Ridge (4.8% Hispanic), Parish (2% Hispanic), Constantia (9.3% Hispanic), and North Syracuse (5.8% Hispanic).

Central Square's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Central Square, 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 Central Square is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Square ranks 535th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Square's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Central Square is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parish (0.2% Native American/Other), Constantia (0.8% Native American/Other), and North Syracuse (0.6% Native American/Other).

Central Square's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Central Square, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Square is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Central Square ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Square's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Square's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.2%.

Central Square is more Multiracial than neighboring Constantia (0.7% Multiracial). Central Square is less Multiracial than neighboring Brewerton (9.9% Multiracial), Sand Ridge (8.6% Multiracial), Parish (8.2% Multiracial), and North Syracuse (5.6% 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.