Highland Falls, NY Demographics

A map of Highland Falls's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,141	1,909	58.1%	51.8%
Hispanic	875	947	23.8%	25.7%
Black	375	502	10.2%	13.6%
Multiracial	159	170	4.3%	4.6%
Asian	92	110	2.5%	3.0%
Native American/Other	41	46	1.1%	1.2%

Highland Falls, New York has an estimated population of 3,683, a less than 1% change from the 3,684 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 23.8% Hispanic, 10.2% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland 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 Highland Falls, that probability was 64.4% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Falls is ranked the 442nd 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). Highland Falls was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Falls's White Population

2,141 residents of Highland Falls, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Falls is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Highland Falls ranks 1198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Highland Falls's population has increased from 51.8% to 58.1%.

Highland Falls is more White than neighboring Fort Montgomery (44.5% White). Highland Falls is less White than neighboring West Point (69.2% White), Cold Spring (84.1% White), Nelsonville (85.9% White), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (79.3% White).

Highland Falls's Black Population

375 residents of Highland Falls, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Falls is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Highland Falls ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Black residents' share of Highland Falls's population has decreased from 13.6% to 10.2%.

Highland Falls is more Black than neighboring Fort Montgomery (8.2% Black), West Point (7.5% Black), Cold Spring (0.9% Black), Nelsonville (0% Black), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (0% Black).

Highland Falls's Asian Population

92 residents of Highland Falls, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Highland Falls ranks 368th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Highland Falls's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.

Highland Falls is more Asian than neighboring Cold Spring (2.1% Asian), Nelsonville (2.2% Asian), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (1.4% Asian). Highland Falls is less Asian than neighboring Fort Montgomery (5.7% Asian), and West Point (3.6% Asian).

Highland Falls's Hispanic Population

875 residents of Highland Falls, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Falls is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Falls ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Falls's population has decreased from 25.7% to 23.8%.

Highland Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring West Point (11.5% Hispanic), Cold Spring (8.1% Hispanic), Nelsonville (3.4% Hispanic), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (14.9% Hispanic). Highland Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Montgomery (39.2% Hispanic).

Highland Falls's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Highland Falls, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Falls ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Highland Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Point (0.4% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0% Native American/Other), Nelsonville (0% Native American/Other), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (0% Native American/Other). Highland Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Montgomery (1.8% Native American/Other).

Highland Falls's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Highland Falls, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Falls ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Highland Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Montgomery (0.5% Multiracial). Highland Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring West Point (7.7% Multiracial), Cold Spring (4.8% Multiracial), Nelsonville (8.5% Multiracial), and Cornwall-on-Hudson (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.