Katonah, NY Demographics

A map of Katonah's Population by Race

Katonah, New York has an estimated population of 2,176, a dramatic increase from the 1,603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Katonah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Katonah 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 Katonah, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Katonah is ranked the 600th 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). Katonah was ranked the 705th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Katonah's White Population

1,473 residents of Katonah, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Katonah is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Katonah ranks 833rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Katonah's population has decreased from 79.7% to 67.7%.

Katonah is more White than neighboring Bedford Hills (40.8% White), Golden's Bridge (61.8% White), and Mount Kisco (58.3% White). Katonah is less White than neighboring Bedford (89.4% White), and Heritage Hills (91.7% White).

Katonah's Black Population

0 residents of Katonah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Katonah is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Katonah ranks 460th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Katonah's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Katonah is less Black than neighboring Bedford Hills (2.8% Black), Golden's Bridge (5.5% Black), Mount Kisco (7.1% Black), Bedford (0.4% Black), and Heritage Hills (0.1% Black).

Katonah's Asian Population

101 residents of Katonah, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Katonah is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Katonah ranks 435th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 159.0%. Asian residents' share of Katonah's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.6%.

Katonah is more Asian than neighboring Mount Kisco (3.9% Asian), Bedford (2.3% Asian), and Heritage Hills (1.5% Asian). Katonah is less Asian than neighboring Bedford Hills (24.3% Asian), and Golden's Bridge (9.9% Asian).

Katonah's Hispanic Population

468 residents of Katonah, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Katonah is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Katonah ranks 291st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 138.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Katonah's population has increased from 12.2% to 21.5%.

Katonah is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden's Bridge (17.2% Hispanic), Bedford (3.1% Hispanic), and Heritage Hills (5% Hispanic). Katonah is less Hispanic than neighboring Bedford Hills (28.6% Hispanic), and Mount Kisco (27.2% Hispanic).

Katonah's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Katonah, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Katonah is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Katonah ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Katonah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Katonah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bedford Hills (0% Native American/Other), Bedford (0% Native American/Other), and Heritage Hills (0.6% Native American/Other). Katonah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Golden's Bridge (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mount Kisco (1.4% Native American/Other).

Katonah's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Katonah, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Katonah is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Katonah ranks 1013th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Katonah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 176.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Katonah's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.0%.

Katonah is more Multiracial than neighboring Bedford Hills (3.6% Multiracial), Golden's Bridge (4.3% Multiracial), Mount Kisco (2.1% Multiracial), Bedford (4.7% Multiracial), and Heritage Hills (1.1% 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.