Gananda, NY Demographics

A map of Gananda's Population by Race

Gananda, New York has an estimated population of 6,273, an increase from the 5,867 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 1.8% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gananda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gananda has become considerably 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 Gananda, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gananda is ranked the 307th 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). Gananda was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gananda's White Population

5,377 residents of Gananda, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gananda is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Gananda ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Gananda's population has decreased from 89.5% to 85.7%.

Gananda is more White than neighboring Ontario (84.5% White), and Webster (83.6% White). Gananda is less White than neighboring Walworth (93.2% White), Macedon (88.5% White), and Fairport (91.6% White).

Gananda's Black Population

114 residents of Gananda, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gananda is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Gananda ranks 751st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.1%. Black residents' share of Gananda's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Gananda is more Black than neighboring Walworth (0% Black), Macedon (0% Black), and Fairport (0.9% Black). Gananda is less Black than neighboring Ontario (4.4% Black), and Webster (7.1% Black).

Gananda's Asian Population

200 residents of Gananda, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gananda is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Gananda ranks 554th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 92.3%. Asian residents' share of Gananda's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.2%.

Gananda is more Asian than neighboring Walworth (1.2% Asian), Macedon (1% Asian), Ontario (0% Asian), Fairport (0.6% Asian), and Webster (2.1% Asian).

Gananda's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Gananda, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gananda is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gananda ranks 799th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Gananda's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.3%.

Gananda is more Hispanic than neighboring Walworth (0% Hispanic), and Fairport (1% Hispanic). Gananda is less Hispanic than neighboring Macedon (5.6% Hispanic), Ontario (2.9% Hispanic), and Webster (3.8% Hispanic).

Gananda's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Gananda, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gananda is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gananda ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 271.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gananda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Gananda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Macedon (0% Native American/Other), Ontario (0% Native American/Other), and Fairport (0% Native American/Other). Gananda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walworth (2.6% Native American/Other), and Webster (1.1% Native American/Other).

Gananda's Multiracial Population

477 residents of Gananda, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gananda is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gananda ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gananda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gananda's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.6%.

Gananda is more Multiracial than neighboring Walworth (2.9% Multiracial), Macedon (4.8% Multiracial), Fairport (5.9% Multiracial), and Webster (2.3% Multiracial). Gananda is less Multiracial than neighboring Ontario (8.2% 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.