Elizabethtown, NY Demographics

A map of Elizabethtown's Population by Race

Elizabethtown, New York has an estimated population of 721, a decrease from the 746 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 2.8% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabethtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabethtown is ranked the 943rd 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). Elizabethtown was ranked the 933rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabethtown's White Population

672 residents of Elizabethtown, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabethtown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Elizabethtown ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has increased from 92.4% to 93.2%.

Elizabethtown is more White than neighboring Mineville (85.9% White), and Au Sable Forks (84.8% White). Elizabethtown is less White than neighboring Witherbee (95% White), Westport (99.3% White), and Port Henry (95.5% White).

Elizabethtown's Black Population

20 residents of Elizabethtown, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabethtown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Elizabethtown ranks 974th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Black population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Black residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.8%.

Elizabethtown is more Black than neighboring Mineville (1.5% Black), Witherbee (0% Black), Westport (0% Black), Port Henry (0.1% Black), and Au Sable Forks (0% Black).

Elizabethtown's Asian Population

6 residents of Elizabethtown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabethtown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Elizabethtown ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Elizabethtown is more Asian than neighboring Witherbee (0% Asian), Westport (0% Asian), Port Henry (0.5% Asian), and Au Sable Forks (0% Asian). Elizabethtown is less Asian than neighboring Mineville (1.6% Asian).

Elizabethtown's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Elizabethtown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabethtown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabethtown ranks 890th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Elizabethtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Westport (0% Hispanic). Elizabethtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Mineville (4.4% Hispanic), Witherbee (3% Hispanic), Port Henry (3.4% Hispanic), and Au Sable Forks (13% Hispanic).

Elizabethtown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elizabethtown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elizabethtown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabethtown ranks 891st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elizabethtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Elizabethtown's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Elizabethtown, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabethtown is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabethtown ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.5%.

Elizabethtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Westport (0.7% Multiracial), and Port Henry (0.4% Multiracial). Elizabethtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Mineville (5% Multiracial), Witherbee (2% Multiracial), and Au Sable Forks (2.2% 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.