Haverstraw, NY Demographics

A map of Haverstraw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,792	8,758	63.2%	71.1%
White	2,277	2,011	18.5%	16.3%
Black	1,704	1,047	13.8%	8.5%
Asian	332	271	2.7%	2.2%
Multiracial	202	148	1.6%	1.2%
Native American/Other	18	88	0.1%	0.7%

Haverstraw, New York has an estimated population of 12,325, a less than 1% change from the 12,323 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% Hispanic, 18.5% White, 13.8% Black, 2.7% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Haverstraw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Haverstraw 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 Haverstraw, that probability was 46.0% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Haverstraw is ranked the 161st 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). Haverstraw was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Haverstraw's White Population

2,277 residents of Haverstraw, or 18.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Haverstraw is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Haverstraw ranks 1276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's White population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Haverstraw's population has increased from 16.3% to 18.5%.

Haverstraw is more White than neighboring West Haverstraw (16.7% White). Haverstraw is less White than neighboring Crugers (65.1% White), Congers (63.6% White), Montrose (64.7% White), and Croton-on-Hudson (78.7% White).

Haverstraw's Black Population

1,704 residents of Haverstraw, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Haverstraw is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Haverstraw ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.8%. Black residents' share of Haverstraw's population has increased from 8.5% to 13.8%.

Haverstraw is more Black than neighboring Crugers (4.6% Black), Congers (0.4% Black), Montrose (3.1% Black), and Croton-on-Hudson (1.8% Black). Haverstraw is less Black than neighboring West Haverstraw (16% Black).

Haverstraw's Asian Population

332 residents of Haverstraw, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Haverstraw is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Haverstraw ranks 478th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Asian residents' share of Haverstraw's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Haverstraw is more Asian than neighboring Montrose (0.2% Asian). Haverstraw is less Asian than neighboring West Haverstraw (2.8% Asian), Crugers (3.2% Asian), Congers (14.6% Asian), and Croton-on-Hudson (3.1% Asian).

Haverstraw's Hispanic Population

7,792 residents of Haverstraw, or 63.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Haverstraw is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Haverstraw ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Haverstraw's population has decreased from 71.1% to 63.2%.

Haverstraw is more Hispanic than neighboring West Haverstraw (60.5% Hispanic), Crugers (26.3% Hispanic), Congers (18.5% Hispanic), Montrose (29.3% Hispanic), and Croton-on-Hudson (12.3% Hispanic).

Haverstraw's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Haverstraw, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Haverstraw is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Haverstraw ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Haverstraw's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Haverstraw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crugers (0% Native American/Other), and Montrose (0% Native American/Other). Haverstraw is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Haverstraw (1.2% Native American/Other), Congers (1.2% Native American/Other), and Croton-on-Hudson (0.3% Native American/Other).

Haverstraw's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Haverstraw, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Haverstraw is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Haverstraw ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haverstraw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Haverstraw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Haverstraw is more Multiracial than neighboring Crugers (0.9% Multiracial). Haverstraw is less Multiracial than neighboring West Haverstraw (2.9% Multiracial), Congers (1.7% Multiracial), Montrose (2.6% Multiracial), and Croton-on-Hudson (3.8% 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.