Fonda, NY Demographics

A map of Fonda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	546	589	91.6%	88.2%
Multiracial	29	44	4.9%	6.6%
Hispanic	12	22	2.0%	3.3%
Black	9	7	1.5%	1.0%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Fonda, New York has an estimated population of 596, a large decrease from the 668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fonda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fonda 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 Fonda, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fonda is ranked the 1014th 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). Fonda was ranked the 967th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fonda's White Population

546 residents of Fonda, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fonda is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Fonda ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fonda's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Fonda's population has increased from 88.2% to 91.6%.

Fonda is more White than neighboring Johnstown (90.6% White), Gloversville (82.8% White), and Fort Johnson (89.3% White). Fonda is less White than neighboring Fultonville (94.5% White), and Tribes Hill (93.3% White).

Fonda's Black Population

9 residents of Fonda, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fonda is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Fonda ranks 765th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fonda's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Fonda's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Fonda is more Black than neighboring Fultonville (0.6% Black), Johnstown (0.3% Black), Tribes Hill (0% Black), Gloversville (1.4% Black), and Fort Johnson (0% Black).

Fonda's Asian Population

0 residents of Fonda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fonda is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Fonda ranks 906th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fonda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fonda's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Fonda is less Asian than neighboring Fultonville (0.3% Asian), Johnstown (0.3% Asian), and Gloversville (1.5% Asian).

Fonda's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Fonda, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fonda is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fonda ranks 810th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fonda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fonda's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.0%.

Fonda is more Hispanic than neighboring Tribes Hill (1.3% Hispanic). Fonda is less Hispanic than neighboring Fultonville (2.7% Hispanic), Johnstown (5.9% Hispanic), Gloversville (6.5% Hispanic), and Fort Johnson (10.2% Hispanic).

Fonda's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fonda, 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 Fonda is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fonda ranks 1009th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Fonda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gloversville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Fonda's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Fonda, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fonda is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fonda ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fonda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Fonda's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.9%.

Fonda is more Multiracial than neighboring Fultonville (1.9% Multiracial), Johnstown (2.8% Multiracial), and Fort Johnson (0.5% Multiracial). Fonda is less Multiracial than neighboring Tribes Hill (5.4% Multiracial), and Gloversville (7.1% 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.