Fishkill, NY Demographics

A map of Fishkill's Population by Race

Fishkill, New York has an estimated population of 2,184, a less than 1% change from the 2,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fishkill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fishkill 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 Fishkill, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fishkill is ranked the 599th 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). Fishkill was ranked the 602nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fishkill's White Population

1,436 residents of Fishkill, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fishkill is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Fishkill ranks 1051st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Fishkill's population has decreased from 68.2% to 65.8%.

Fishkill is more White than neighboring Merritt Park (59.7% White), Myers Corner (65.1% White), and Wappingers Falls (55% White). Fishkill is less White than neighboring Brinckerhoff (78.7% White), and New Hamburg (84.9% White).

Fishkill's Black Population

230 residents of Fishkill, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fishkill is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Fishkill ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. Black residents' share of Fishkill's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.5%.

Fishkill is more Black than neighboring Merritt Park (8.4% Black), Brinckerhoff (0.2% Black), Myers Corner (6.5% Black), Wappingers Falls (7.3% Black), and New Hamburg (7.8% Black).

Fishkill's Asian Population

85 residents of Fishkill, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fishkill is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Fishkill ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of Fishkill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Fishkill is more Asian than neighboring Brinckerhoff (1.5% Asian), Wappingers Falls (2.7% Asian), and New Hamburg (0.9% Asian). Fishkill is less Asian than neighboring Merritt Park (17% Asian), and Myers Corner (5.3% Asian).

Fishkill's Hispanic Population

344 residents of Fishkill, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fishkill is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fishkill ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fishkill's population has increased from 15.0% to 15.8%.

Fishkill is more Hispanic than neighboring Merritt Park (10.9% Hispanic), and New Hamburg (4.7% Hispanic). Fishkill is less Hispanic than neighboring Brinckerhoff (16.1% Hispanic), Myers Corner (15.9% Hispanic), and Wappingers Falls (31.2% Hispanic).

Fishkill's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fishkill, 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 Fishkill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fishkill ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fishkill's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Fishkill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merritt Park (1% Native American/Other), Myers Corner (3.3% Native American/Other), and Wappingers Falls (0.4% Native American/Other).

Fishkill's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Fishkill, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fishkill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fishkill ranks 616th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fishkill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fishkill's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Fishkill is more Multiracial than neighboring Merritt Park (3% Multiracial), Brinckerhoff (3.5% Multiracial), Myers Corner (3.9% Multiracial), Wappingers Falls (3.4% Multiracial), and New Hamburg (1.6% 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.