Fallsburg, NY Demographics

A map of Fallsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,058	1,138	56.7%	61.1%
Black	451	340	24.2%	18.3%
Hispanic	277	278	14.9%	14.9%
Multiracial	42	22	2.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	33	56	1.8%	3.0%
Asian	4	28	0.2%	1.5%

Fallsburg, New York has an estimated population of 1,865, a less than 1% change from the 1,862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.7% White, 24.2% Black, 14.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fallsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fallsburg has become 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 Fallsburg, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fallsburg is ranked the 660th 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). Fallsburg was ranked the 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fallsburg's White Population

1,058 residents of Fallsburg, or 56.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fallsburg is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Fallsburg ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Fallsburg's population has decreased from 61.1% to 56.7%.

Fallsburg is more White than neighboring South Fallsburg (22.9% White), Woodridge (49.4% White), and Loch Sheldrake (32.4% White). Fallsburg is less White than neighboring Woodbourne (87% White), and Hurleyville (67.1% White).

Fallsburg's Black Population

451 residents of Fallsburg, or 24.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fallsburg is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Fallsburg ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Fallsburg's population has increased from 18.3% to 24.2%.

Fallsburg is more Black than neighboring Woodbourne (0% Black), South Fallsburg (14.6% Black), Woodridge (7% Black), and Hurleyville (4.8% Black). Fallsburg is less Black than neighboring Loch Sheldrake (55.1% Black).

Fallsburg's Asian Population

4 residents of Fallsburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fallsburg is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Fallsburg ranks 608th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Fallsburg's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Fallsburg is more Asian than neighboring Woodbourne (0% Asian), and South Fallsburg (0% Asian). Fallsburg is less Asian than neighboring Woodridge (18.2% Asian), Loch Sheldrake (2.4% Asian), and Hurleyville (8.8% Asian).

Fallsburg's Hispanic Population

277 residents of Fallsburg, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fallsburg is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fallsburg ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Fallsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.9%.

Fallsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbourne (13% Hispanic), and Loch Sheldrake (3.4% Hispanic). Fallsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring South Fallsburg (55.6% Hispanic), Woodridge (18.8% Hispanic), and Hurleyville (15.1% Hispanic).

Fallsburg's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Fallsburg, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fallsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fallsburg ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fallsburg's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Fallsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbourne (0% Native American/Other), Woodridge (0% Native American/Other), Loch Sheldrake (0% Native American/Other), and Hurleyville (0% Native American/Other). Fallsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Fallsburg (2.1% Native American/Other).

Fallsburg's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Fallsburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fallsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fallsburg ranks 1256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Fallsburg's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.3%.

Fallsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbourne (0% Multiracial). Fallsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring South Fallsburg (4.8% Multiracial), Woodridge (6.5% Multiracial), Loch Sheldrake (6.7% Multiracial), and Hurleyville (4.2% 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.