Harriman, NY Demographics

A map of Harriman's Population by Race

Harriman, New York has an estimated population of 2,586, a decrease from the 2,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.7% White, 32.1% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 11.9% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harriman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harriman is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Harriman, that probability was 71.1% in 2020 and 71.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harriman is ranked the 545th 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). Harriman was ranked the 535th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harriman's White Population

1,001 residents of Harriman, or 38.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harriman is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Harriman ranks 1228th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Harriman's population has decreased from 40.9% to 38.7%.

Harriman is more White than neighboring Mountain Lodge Park (38.3% White). Harriman is less White than neighboring Kiryas Joel (95.7% White), Monroe (51.2% White), Woodbury (58% White), and South Blooming Grove (80.5% White).

Harriman's Black Population

376 residents of Harriman, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harriman is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Harriman ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Black residents' share of Harriman's population has decreased from 16.9% to 14.5%.

Harriman is more Black than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.3% Black), Monroe (13.5% Black), Woodbury (12.2% Black), South Blooming Grove (3.2% Black), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Black).

Harriman's Asian Population

309 residents of Harriman, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harriman is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Harriman ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. Asian residents' share of Harriman's population has increased from 9.1% to 11.9%.

Harriman is more Asian than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.1% Asian), Monroe (2.6% Asian), Woodbury (3.5% Asian), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Asian), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Asian).

Harriman's Hispanic Population

829 residents of Harriman, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harriman is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Harriman ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Harriman's population has increased from 28.9% to 32.1%.

Harriman is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiryas Joel (2.2% Hispanic), Monroe (28.1% Hispanic), Woodbury (21.4% Hispanic), and South Blooming Grove (14.8% Hispanic). Harriman is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Lodge Park (60.8% Hispanic).

Harriman's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Harriman, 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 Harriman is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Harriman ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harriman's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Harriman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.8% Native American/Other), Monroe (1.1% Native American/Other), Woodbury (0.4% Native American/Other), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Native American/Other).

Harriman's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Harriman, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harriman is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harriman ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harriman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Harriman's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.5%.

Harriman is more Multiracial than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.9% Multiracial), South Blooming Grove (0.6% Multiracial), and Mountain Lodge Park (0.9% Multiracial). Harriman is less Multiracial than neighboring Monroe (3.4% Multiracial), and Woodbury (4.4% 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.