Copenhagen, NY Demographics
A map of Copenhagen's Population by Race
Copenhagen, New York has an estimated population of 635, a less than 1% change from the 631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Copenhagen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Copenhagen has become considerably 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 Copenhagen, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Copenhagen is ranked the 988th 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). Copenhagen was ranked the 984th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Copenhagen's White Population
532 residents of Copenhagen, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Copenhagen is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Copenhagen ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Copenhagen's population has decreased from 95.6% to 83.8%.
Copenhagen is more White than neighboring West Carthage (72.6% White), Carthage (77.9% White), Herrings (0% White), and Great Bend (80.8% White). Copenhagen is less White than neighboring Deferiet (89.1% White).
Copenhagen's Black Population
28 residents of Copenhagen, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Copenhagen is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Copenhagen ranks 927th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Copenhagen's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.4%.
Copenhagen is more Black than neighboring Herrings (0% Black), and Deferiet (0% Black). Copenhagen is less Black than neighboring West Carthage (7.5% Black), Carthage (5.4% Black), and Great Bend (13% Black).
Copenhagen's Asian Population
0 residents of Copenhagen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Copenhagen is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Copenhagen ranks 1044th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Copenhagen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Copenhagen is less Asian than neighboring West Carthage (1% Asian), Carthage (0.3% Asian), and Great Bend (1.3% Asian).
Copenhagen's Hispanic Population
15 residents of Copenhagen, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Copenhagen is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Copenhagen ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Copenhagen's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.4%.
Copenhagen is more Hispanic than neighboring Herrings (0% Hispanic), and Great Bend (2.1% Hispanic). Copenhagen is less Hispanic than neighboring West Carthage (7.2% Hispanic), Carthage (5.1% Hispanic), and Deferiet (7.9% Hispanic).
Copenhagen's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Copenhagen, 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 Copenhagen is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Copenhagen ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Copenhagen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Copenhagen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Herrings (0% Native American/Other), Great Bend (0% Native American/Other), and Deferiet (0% Native American/Other). Copenhagen is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Carthage (3.5% Native American/Other), and Carthage (0.8% Native American/Other).
Copenhagen's Multiracial Population
58 residents of Copenhagen, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Copenhagen is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Copenhagen ranks 1145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Copenhagen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 346.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Copenhagen's population has increased from 2.1% to 9.1%.
Copenhagen is more Multiracial than neighboring West Carthage (8.2% Multiracial), Herrings (0% Multiracial), Great Bend (2.8% Multiracial), and Deferiet (3% Multiracial). Copenhagen is less Multiracial than neighboring Carthage (10.4% 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.