Cooperstown, NY Demographics

A map of Cooperstown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,873	1,514	84.4%	84.4%
Asian	107	111	4.8%	6.2%
Hispanic	93	79	4.2%	4.4%
Multiracial	83	70	3.7%	3.9%
Black	57	18	2.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	7	2	0.3%	0.1%

Cooperstown, New York has an estimated population of 2,220, a large increase from the 1,794 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.4% White, 4.8% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cooperstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cooperstown is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Cooperstown, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cooperstown is ranked the 597th 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). Cooperstown was ranked the 660th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cooperstown's White Population

1,873 residents of Cooperstown, or 84.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cooperstown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Cooperstown ranks 698th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's White population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Cooperstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.4%.

Cooperstown is more White than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (72.8% White), and Schuyler Lake (77.1% White). Cooperstown is less White than neighboring Fly Creek (100% White), Milford (84.8% White), and Hartwick (96.8% White).

Cooperstown's Black Population

57 residents of Cooperstown, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cooperstown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Cooperstown ranks 787th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Black residents' share of Cooperstown's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.6%.

Cooperstown is more Black than neighboring Fly Creek (0% Black), Milford (0% Black), Schuyler Lake (0% Black), and Hartwick (1% Black). Cooperstown is less Black than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (5.3% Black).

Cooperstown's Asian Population

107 residents of Cooperstown, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cooperstown is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Cooperstown ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Cooperstown's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.8%.

Cooperstown is more Asian than neighboring Fly Creek (0% Asian), and Hartwick (0% Asian). Cooperstown is less Asian than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (18.6% Asian), Milford (10.1% Asian), and Schuyler Lake (16.9% Asian).

Cooperstown's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Cooperstown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cooperstown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cooperstown ranks 690th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Cooperstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Cooperstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (1.2% Hispanic), Fly Creek (0% Hispanic), Milford (4% Hispanic), Schuyler Lake (0% Hispanic), and Hartwick (0% Hispanic).

Cooperstown's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Cooperstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cooperstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cooperstown ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cooperstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Cooperstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (0% Native American/Other), Fly Creek (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0% Native American/Other), Schuyler Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Hartwick (0% Native American/Other).

Cooperstown's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Cooperstown, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cooperstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cooperstown ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cooperstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cooperstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Cooperstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartwick Seminary (2.1% Multiracial), Fly Creek (0% Multiracial), Milford (1.1% Multiracial), and Hartwick (2.3% Multiracial). Cooperstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Schuyler Lake (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.