Gardnertown, NY Demographics

A map of Gardnertown's Population by Race

Gardnertown, New York has an estimated population of 4,760, an increase from the 4,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 17.4% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gardnertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gardnertown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Gardnertown, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gardnertown is ranked the 369th 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). Gardnertown was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gardnertown's White Population

2,497 residents of Gardnertown, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gardnertown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Gardnertown ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Gardnertown's population has decreased from 57.1% to 52.5%.

Gardnertown is more White than neighboring Balmville (44.8% White), Orange Lake (45.8% White), Newburgh (21.9% White), and Vails Gate (45% White). Gardnertown is less White than neighboring New Windsor (52.8% White).

Gardnertown's Black Population

829 residents of Gardnertown, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gardnertown is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Gardnertown ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.3%. Black residents' share of Gardnertown's population has increased from 10.7% to 17.4%.

Gardnertown is more Black than neighboring Balmville (16.6% Black), New Windsor (13.8% Black), and Vails Gate (11.4% Black). Gardnertown is less Black than neighboring Orange Lake (19.1% Black), and Newburgh (24.4% Black).

Gardnertown's Asian Population

47 residents of Gardnertown, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gardnertown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Gardnertown ranks 496th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Gardnertown's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

Gardnertown is more Asian than neighboring Newburgh (0.5% Asian). Gardnertown is less Asian than neighboring Balmville (3.3% Asian), Orange Lake (3.3% Asian), New Windsor (1.3% Asian), and Vails Gate (2.3% Asian).

Gardnertown's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of Gardnertown, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gardnertown is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gardnertown ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gardnertown's population has increased from 25.4% to 28.1%.

Gardnertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange Lake (25.4% Hispanic). Gardnertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Balmville (29.6% Hispanic), Newburgh (49.1% Hispanic), New Windsor (29.4% Hispanic), and Vails Gate (39.8% Hispanic).

Gardnertown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gardnertown, 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 Gardnertown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Gardnertown ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gardnertown's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Gardnertown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Balmville (1.4% Native American/Other), Orange Lake (1% Native American/Other), Newburgh (0.7% Native American/Other), and New Windsor (0.6% Native American/Other).

Gardnertown's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Gardnertown, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gardnertown is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gardnertown ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gardnertown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Gardnertown's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.0%.

Gardnertown is less Multiracial than neighboring Balmville (4.4% Multiracial), Orange Lake (5.5% Multiracial), Newburgh (3.4% Multiracial), New Windsor (2.1% Multiracial), and Vails Gate (1.5% 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.