Hilton, NY Demographics

A map of Hilton's Population by Race

Hilton, New York has an estimated population of 5,968, a less than 1% change from the 6,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hilton has become 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 Hilton, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hilton is ranked the 317th 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). Hilton was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hilton's White Population

5,329 residents of Hilton, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hilton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Hilton ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Hilton's population has decreased from 89.9% to 89.3%.

Hilton is more White than neighboring Spencerport (87.9% White), Greece (74% White), Clarkson (72.6% White), and North Gates (65.3% White). Hilton is less White than neighboring Hamlin (94.8% White).

Hilton's Black Population

142 residents of Hilton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hilton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Hilton ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Black residents' share of Hilton's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.

Hilton is more Black than neighboring Hamlin (1.2% Black). Hilton is less Black than neighboring Spencerport (2.5% Black), Greece (7.5% Black), Clarkson (6.3% Black), and North Gates (14.7% Black).

Hilton's Asian Population

8 residents of Hilton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hilton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Hilton ranks 994th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Asian residents' share of Hilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hilton is more Asian than neighboring Spencerport (0% Asian), and Hamlin (0% Asian). Hilton is less Asian than neighboring Greece (2.7% Asian), Clarkson (1.7% Asian), and North Gates (4.3% Asian).

Hilton's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Hilton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hilton is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hilton ranks 787th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Hilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamlin (0.6% Hispanic). Hilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Spencerport (4.6% Hispanic), Greece (12.2% Hispanic), Clarkson (16.5% Hispanic), and North Gates (11.4% Hispanic).

Hilton's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Hilton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hilton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hilton ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Hilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spencerport (0% Native American/Other), Greece (0.1% Native American/Other), and Clarkson (0% Native American/Other). Hilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamlin (0.3% Native American/Other), and North Gates (0.3% Native American/Other).

Hilton's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Hilton, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hilton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hilton ranks 807th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hilton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hilton's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

Hilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Greece (3.6% Multiracial), Hamlin (3.1% Multiracial), Clarkson (3% Multiracial), and North Gates (3.9% Multiracial). Hilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Spencerport (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.