Fredonia, NY Demographics

A map of Fredonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,362	7,732	77.8%	80.7%
Hispanic	1,161	848	12.3%	8.8%
Black	388	377	4.1%	3.9%
Multiracial	232	358	2.5%	3.7%
Asian	214	204	2.3%	2.1%
Native American/Other	110	66	1.2%	0.7%

Fredonia, New York has an estimated population of 9,467, a slight decrease from the 9,585 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fredonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fredonia 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 Fredonia, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fredonia is ranked the 212th 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). Fredonia was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fredonia's White Population

7,362 residents of Fredonia, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fredonia is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Fredonia ranks 804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 80.7% to 77.8%.

Fredonia is more White than neighboring Dunkirk (55.8% White), and Brocton (72.4% White). Fredonia is less White than neighboring Cassadaga (96.1% White), Forestville (94.3% White), and Sinclairville (90.1% White).

Fredonia's Black Population

388 residents of Fredonia, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fredonia is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Fredonia ranks 309th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Fredonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Fredonia is more Black than neighboring Dunkirk (3.8% Black), Cassadaga (1.3% Black), Brocton (0.7% Black), Forestville (1.2% Black), and Sinclairville (2.3% Black).

Fredonia's Asian Population

214 residents of Fredonia, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fredonia is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Fredonia ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Asian residents' share of Fredonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Fredonia is more Asian than neighboring Dunkirk (0.1% Asian), Cassadaga (0% Asian), Brocton (0% Asian), Forestville (0% Asian), and Sinclairville (0% Asian).

Fredonia's Hispanic Population

1,161 residents of Fredonia, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fredonia is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fredonia ranks 414th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fredonia's population has increased from 8.8% to 12.3%.

Fredonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cassadaga (2% Hispanic), Forestville (0.4% Hispanic), and Sinclairville (4.1% Hispanic). Fredonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Dunkirk (36.5% Hispanic), and Brocton (21% Hispanic).

Fredonia's Native American/Other Population

110 residents of Fredonia, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fredonia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fredonia ranks 548th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fredonia's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Fredonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunkirk (0.6% Native American/Other), Cassadaga (0% Native American/Other), Brocton (0.3% Native American/Other), Forestville (0% Native American/Other), and Sinclairville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Fredonia's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Fredonia, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fredonia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fredonia ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

Fredonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Cassadaga (0.7% Multiracial). Fredonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunkirk (3.2% Multiracial), Brocton (5.6% Multiracial), Forestville (4% Multiracial), and Sinclairville (3.2% 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.