Irondequoit, NY Demographics

A map of Irondequoit's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,519	38,248	74.1%	74.9%
Hispanic	5,657	5,022	11.2%	9.8%
Black	3,762	4,694	7.4%	9.2%
Multiracial	2,406	1,992	4.7%	3.9%
Asian	1,213	834	2.4%	1.6%
Native American/Other	100	253	0.2%	0.5%

Irondequoit, New York has an estimated population of 50,657, a less than 1% change from the 51,043 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irondequoit, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irondequoit is ranked the 17th 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). Irondequoit was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irondequoit's White Population

37,519 residents of Irondequoit, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irondequoit is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Irondequoit ranks 941st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Irondequoit's population has decreased from 74.9% to 74.1%.

Irondequoit is more White than neighboring Rochester (36.4% White), Brighton (74% White), and St. John Fisher College (72.4% White). Irondequoit is less White than neighboring Nazareth College (75.8% White), and East Rochester (85.7% White).

Irondequoit's Black Population

3,762 residents of Irondequoit, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irondequoit is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Irondequoit ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Black residents' share of Irondequoit's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.4%.

Irondequoit is more Black than neighboring Brighton (5.8% Black), St. John Fisher College (6.3% Black), Nazareth College (7% Black), and East Rochester (3.2% Black). Irondequoit is less Black than neighboring Rochester (34.7% Black).

Irondequoit's Asian Population

1,213 residents of Irondequoit, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irondequoit is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Irondequoit ranks 580th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.4%. Asian residents' share of Irondequoit's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.4%.

Irondequoit is more Asian than neighboring East Rochester (0.3% Asian). Irondequoit is less Asian than neighboring Rochester (3.2% Asian), Brighton (10% Asian), St. John Fisher College (8.4% Asian), and Nazareth College (6.5% Asian).

Irondequoit's Hispanic Population

5,657 residents of Irondequoit, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irondequoit is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Irondequoit ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Irondequoit's population has increased from 9.8% to 11.2%.

Irondequoit is more Hispanic than neighboring Brighton (5.1% Hispanic), St. John Fisher College (9.8% Hispanic), Nazareth College (7.5% Hispanic), and East Rochester (6% Hispanic). Irondequoit is less Hispanic than neighboring Rochester (19.6% Hispanic).

Irondequoit's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Irondequoit ranks 769th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irondequoit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Irondequoit is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. John Fisher College (0% Native American/Other), and Nazareth College (0% Native American/Other). Irondequoit is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rochester (0.8% Native American/Other), Brighton (0.6% Native American/Other), and East Rochester (2.9% Native American/Other).

Irondequoit's Multiracial Population

2,406 residents of Irondequoit, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irondequoit is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Irondequoit ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondequoit's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Irondequoit's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.7%.

Irondequoit is more Multiracial than neighboring Brighton (4.3% Multiracial), St. John Fisher College (3% Multiracial), Nazareth College (3.2% Multiracial), and East Rochester (1.9% Multiracial). Irondequoit is less Multiracial than neighboring Rochester (5.3% 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.