Dryden, NY Demographics

A map of Dryden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,482	1,648	88.7%	87.3%
Hispanic	102	54	6.1%	2.9%
Multiracial	63	118	3.8%	6.3%
Black	13	46	0.8%	2.4%
Asian	6	16	0.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	5	5	0.3%	0.3%

Dryden, New York has an estimated population of 1,671, a large decrease from the 1,887 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dryden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dryden 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 Dryden, that probability was 23.2% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dryden is ranked the 695th 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). Dryden was ranked the 645th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dryden's White Population

1,482 residents of Dryden, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dryden is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Dryden ranks 597th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Dryden's population has increased from 87.3% to 88.7%.

Dryden is more White than neighboring Freeville (85.8% White), Virgil (86.4% White), and Groton (87.4% White). Dryden is less White than neighboring McLean (100% White), and Slaterville Springs (94.6% White).

Dryden's Black Population

13 residents of Dryden, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dryden is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Dryden ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.7%. Black residents' share of Dryden's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.8%.

Dryden is more Black than neighboring McLean (0% Black), and Slaterville Springs (0% Black). Dryden is less Black than neighboring Freeville (1.1% Black), Virgil (5% Black), and Groton (1.3% Black).

Dryden's Asian Population

6 residents of Dryden, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dryden is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Dryden ranks 819th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Dryden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Dryden is more Asian than neighboring McLean (0% Asian), Virgil (0% Asian), Slaterville Springs (0% Asian), and Groton (0.2% Asian). Dryden is less Asian than neighboring Freeville (0.9% Asian).

Dryden's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Dryden, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dryden is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dryden ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dryden's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.1%.

Dryden is more Hispanic than neighboring Freeville (5.7% Hispanic), McLean (0% Hispanic), Virgil (0% Hispanic), Slaterville Springs (0% Hispanic), and Groton (2.6% Hispanic).

Dryden's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Dryden, 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 Dryden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dryden ranks 1048th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Dryden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Dryden is more Native American/Other than neighboring McLean (0% Native American/Other), Slaterville Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Groton (0% Native American/Other). Dryden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freeville (1.7% Native American/Other), and Virgil (5.9% Native American/Other).

Dryden's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Dryden, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dryden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dryden ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dryden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Dryden's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.8%.

Dryden is more Multiracial than neighboring McLean (0% Multiracial), and Virgil (2.7% Multiracial). Dryden is less Multiracial than neighboring Freeville (4.8% Multiracial), Slaterville Springs (5.4% Multiracial), and Groton (8.6% 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.