High Falls, NY Demographics

A map of High Falls's Population by Race

High Falls, New York has an estimated population of 887, a large increase from the 700 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 6.9% Native American/Other, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High Falls has become considerably less 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 High Falls, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Falls is ranked the 897th 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). High Falls was ranked the 954th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Falls's White Population

787 residents of High Falls, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Falls is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. High Falls ranks 797th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. White residents' share of High Falls's population has increased from 80.9% to 88.7%.

High Falls is more White than neighboring Stone Ridge (74.9% White), Tillson (66.1% White), Rosendale (84.3% White), Rifton (84.1% White), and New Paltz (63.5% White).

High Falls's Black Population

1 residents of High Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. High Falls ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Black residents' share of High Falls's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

High Falls is less Black than neighboring Stone Ridge (13.2% Black), Tillson (0.3% Black), Rosendale (2.6% Black), Rifton (5% Black), and New Paltz (7% Black).

High Falls's Asian Population

0 residents of High Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. High Falls ranks 596th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of High Falls's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

High Falls is less Asian than neighboring Stone Ridge (2.8% Asian), Tillson (0.4% Asian), Rosendale (2% Asian), and New Paltz (5.7% Asian).

High Falls's Hispanic Population

37 residents of High Falls, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Falls is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. High Falls ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. Hispanic residents' share of High Falls's population has decreased from 9.3% to 4.2%.

High Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosendale (0.5% Hispanic), and Rifton (3.9% Hispanic). High Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Stone Ridge (8.6% Hispanic), Tillson (7.1% Hispanic), and New Paltz (15% Hispanic).

High Falls's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of High Falls, or 6.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in High Falls is higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. High Falls ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 510.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Falls's population has increased from 1.4% to 6.9%.

High Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stone Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Rifton (0% Native American/Other), and New Paltz (2.5% Native American/Other). High Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tillson (24.7% Native American/Other), and Rosendale (8.7% Native American/Other).

High Falls's Multiracial Population

1 residents of High Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Falls is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. High Falls ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 97.4%. Multiracial residents' share of High Falls's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.1%.

High Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Stone Ridge (0.5% Multiracial), Tillson (1.4% Multiracial), Rosendale (1.9% Multiracial), Rifton (7% Multiracial), and New Paltz (6.3% 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.