Chittenango, NY Demographics

A map of Chittenango's Population by Race

Chittenango, New York has an estimated population of 4,831, a slight decrease from the 4,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chittenango, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chittenango 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 Chittenango, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 12.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chittenango is ranked the 364th 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). Chittenango was ranked the 365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chittenango's White Population

4,517 residents of Chittenango, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chittenango is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chittenango ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Chittenango's population has increased from 91.0% to 93.5%.

Chittenango is more White than neighboring Manlius (83.6% White), Cazenovia (84.3% White), Fayetteville (90.6% White), Canastota (79.5% White), and Minoa (92.3% White).

Chittenango's Black Population

52 residents of Chittenango, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chittenango is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chittenango ranks 845th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Chittenango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Chittenango is more Black than neighboring Fayetteville (0% Black). Chittenango is less Black than neighboring Manlius (3.7% Black), Cazenovia (3.8% Black), Canastota (5.3% Black), and Minoa (2.1% Black).

Chittenango's Asian Population

14 residents of Chittenango, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chittenango is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chittenango ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Asian residents' share of Chittenango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Chittenango is less Asian than neighboring Manlius (2.4% Asian), Cazenovia (3.7% Asian), Fayetteville (3.2% Asian), and Minoa (1.3% Asian).

Chittenango's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Chittenango, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chittenango is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chittenango ranks 950th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chittenango's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.7%.

Chittenango is more Hispanic than neighboring Minoa (0.3% Hispanic). Chittenango is less Hispanic than neighboring Manlius (5% Hispanic), Cazenovia (4.1% Hispanic), Fayetteville (3% Hispanic), and Canastota (3.4% Hispanic).

Chittenango's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Chittenango, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chittenango is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chittenango ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chittenango's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Chittenango is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manlius (0.7% Native American/Other), Cazenovia (0.4% Native American/Other), Fayetteville (0.4% Native American/Other), Canastota (0.6% Native American/Other), and Minoa (0% Native American/Other).

Chittenango's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Chittenango, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chittenango is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chittenango ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chittenango's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Chittenango's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Chittenango is less Multiracial than neighboring Manlius (4.5% Multiracial), Cazenovia (3.7% Multiracial), Fayetteville (2.8% Multiracial), Canastota (10.9% Multiracial), and Minoa (4% 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.