Falconer, NY Demographics
A map of Falconer's Population by Race
Falconer, New York has an estimated population of 2,149, a decrease from the 2,269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falconer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Falconer has become considerably 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 Falconer, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Falconer is ranked the 605th 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). Falconer was ranked the 586th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Falconer's White Population
2,039 residents of Falconer, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falconer is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Falconer ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Falconer's population has increased from 91.7% to 94.9%.
Falconer is more White than neighboring Jamestown (79.4% White), Celoron (90.1% White), and Jamestown West (90% White). Falconer is less White than neighboring Frewsburg (96% White), and Kennedy (98.4% White).
Falconer's Black Population
14 residents of Falconer, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falconer is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Falconer ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Falconer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Falconer is more Black than neighboring Frewsburg (0% Black), and Kennedy (0% Black). Falconer is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (3.9% Black), Celoron (1.7% Black), and Jamestown West (1.4% Black).
Falconer's Asian Population
11 residents of Falconer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falconer is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Falconer ranks 1047th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Falconer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Falconer is more Asian than neighboring Frewsburg (0% Asian), and Kennedy (0% Asian). Falconer is less Asian than neighboring Jamestown (0.8% Asian), and Jamestown West (0.9% Asian).
Falconer's Hispanic Population
44 residents of Falconer, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falconer is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Falconer ranks 896th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Falconer's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.0%.
Falconer is more Hispanic than neighboring Kennedy (0% Hispanic). Falconer is less Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (10.6% Hispanic), Frewsburg (2.7% Hispanic), Celoron (3.7% Hispanic), and Jamestown West (5.9% Hispanic).
Falconer's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Falconer, 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 Falconer is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Falconer ranks 952nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falconer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Falconer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jamestown West (0.5% Native American/Other).
Falconer's Multiracial Population
41 residents of Falconer, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falconer is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Falconer ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Falconer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Falconer's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.9%.
Falconer is more Multiracial than neighboring Frewsburg (1.3% Multiracial), Jamestown West (1.4% Multiracial), and Kennedy (1.6% Multiracial). Falconer is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (4.9% Multiracial), and Celoron (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.