Cohoes, NY Demographics

A map of Cohoes's Population by Race

Cohoes, New York has an estimated population of 18,159, a less than 1% change from the 18,147 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cohoes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cohoes has become more 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 Cohoes, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cohoes is ranked the 102nd 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). Cohoes was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cohoes's White Population

13,436 residents of Cohoes, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cohoes is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Cohoes ranks 876th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Cohoes's population has decreased from 77.5% to 74.0%.

Cohoes is more White than neighboring Green Island (62% White), and Troy (61.4% White). Cohoes is less White than neighboring Waterford (86.4% White), Watervliet (74.5% White), and Latham (74.1% White).

Cohoes's Black Population

1,358 residents of Cohoes, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cohoes is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Cohoes ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Cohoes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Cohoes is more Black than neighboring Waterford (0.1% Black), and Latham (3.9% Black). Cohoes is less Black than neighboring Green Island (10.1% Black), Watervliet (9.4% Black), and Troy (15.5% Black).

Cohoes's Asian Population

445 residents of Cohoes, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cohoes is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Cohoes ranks 460th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Asian residents' share of Cohoes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Cohoes is more Asian than neighboring Watervliet (1.8% Asian). Cohoes is less Asian than neighboring Green Island (3.2% Asian), Waterford (7.5% Asian), Troy (3.9% Asian), and Latham (11.9% Asian).

Cohoes's Hispanic Population

1,518 residents of Cohoes, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cohoes is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cohoes ranks 558th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Cohoes's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.4%.

Cohoes is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterford (1.6% Hispanic), and Latham (2.5% Hispanic). Cohoes is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Island (18.2% Hispanic), Watervliet (9.3% Hispanic), and Troy (10.3% Hispanic).

Cohoes's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Cohoes, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cohoes is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cohoes ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Cohoes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Cohoes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Island (0.1% Native American/Other), Waterford (0% Native American/Other), Watervliet (0% Native American/Other), and Latham (0% Native American/Other). Cohoes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troy (0.8% Native American/Other).

Cohoes's Multiracial Population

1,275 residents of Cohoes, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cohoes is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cohoes ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cohoes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Cohoes's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.0%.

Cohoes is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Island (6.4% Multiracial), Waterford (4.4% Multiracial), and Watervliet (4.9% Multiracial). Cohoes is less Multiracial than neighboring Troy (8.1% Multiracial), and Latham (7.5% 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.