Chestnut Ridge, NY Demographics

A map of Chestnut Ridge's Population by Race

Chestnut Ridge, New York has an estimated population of 10,557, a less than 1% change from the 10,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chestnut Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge, that probability was 46.0% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chestnut Ridge is ranked the 188th 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). Chestnut Ridge was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chestnut Ridge's White Population

7,896 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chestnut Ridge is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chestnut Ridge ranks 987th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has increased from 72.0% to 74.8%.

Chestnut Ridge is more White than neighboring Montvale (69.4% White), Spring Valley (36.1% White), and Nanuet (42.6% White). Chestnut Ridge is less White than neighboring Monsey (95.7% White), and Kaser (98.5% White).

Chestnut Ridge's Black Population

855 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chestnut Ridge is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chestnut Ridge ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.1%.

Chestnut Ridge is more Black than neighboring Montvale (5.2% Black), Monsey (0.4% Black), and Kaser (0% Black). Chestnut Ridge is less Black than neighboring Spring Valley (28.6% Black), and Nanuet (15.8% Black).

Chestnut Ridge's Asian Population

171 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chestnut Ridge is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chestnut Ridge ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.8%. Asian residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.6%.

Chestnut Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Monsey (0.5% Asian), and Kaser (0% Asian). Chestnut Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Montvale (13.8% Asian), Spring Valley (4.7% Asian), and Nanuet (13.9% Asian).

Chestnut Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,092 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chestnut Ridge is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chestnut Ridge ranks 376th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.3%.

Chestnut Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Montvale (8.9% Hispanic), Monsey (1.6% Hispanic), and Kaser (1.4% Hispanic). Chestnut Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Valley (28.7% Hispanic), and Nanuet (23.9% Hispanic).

Chestnut Ridge's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chestnut Ridge is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chestnut Ridge ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Chestnut Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montvale (0.4% Native American/Other), Spring Valley (1% Native American/Other), Monsey (0.2% Native American/Other), Kaser (0% Native American/Other), and Nanuet (1.6% Native American/Other).

Chestnut Ridge's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Chestnut Ridge, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chestnut Ridge is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chestnut Ridge ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chestnut Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Chestnut Ridge's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.2%.

Chestnut Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Montvale (2.2% Multiracial), Spring Valley (1% Multiracial), Monsey (1.5% Multiracial), Kaser (0.1% Multiracial), and Nanuet (2.3% 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.