Latham, NY Demographics

A map of Latham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,233	9,921	74.1%	72.5%
Asian	1,649	1,957	11.9%	14.3%
Multiracial	1,031	590	7.5%	4.3%
Black	534	633	3.9%	4.6%
Hispanic	349	515	2.5%	3.8%
Native American/Other	6	64	0.0%	0.5%

Latham, New York has an estimated population of 13,802, a less than 1% change from the 13,680 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 11.9% Asian, 7.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Latham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Latham has become 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 Latham, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 42.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Latham is ranked the 146th 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). Latham was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Latham's White Population

10,233 residents of Latham, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Latham is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Latham ranks 981st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Latham's population has increased from 72.5% to 74.1%.

Latham is more White than neighboring Cohoes (74% White), and Menands (59.2% White). Latham is less White than neighboring Siena College (77.7% White), Loudonville (78.5% White), and Watervliet (74.5% White).

Latham's Black Population

534 residents of Latham, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Latham is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Latham ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Latham's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.9%.

Latham is more Black than neighboring Loudonville (2.2% Black). Latham is less Black than neighboring Siena College (5.8% Black), Watervliet (9.4% Black), Cohoes (7.5% Black), and Menands (18.7% Black).

Latham's Asian Population

1,649 residents of Latham, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Latham is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Latham ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Asian residents' share of Latham's population has decreased from 14.3% to 11.9%.

Latham is more Asian than neighboring Siena College (2.3% Asian), Loudonville (11% Asian), Watervliet (1.8% Asian), and Cohoes (2.5% Asian). Latham is less Asian than neighboring Menands (14.7% Asian).

Latham's Hispanic Population

349 residents of Latham, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Latham is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Latham ranks 759th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Latham's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

Latham is more Hispanic than neighboring Menands (0.1% Hispanic). Latham is less Hispanic than neighboring Siena College (10.6% Hispanic), Loudonville (4.1% Hispanic), Watervliet (9.3% Hispanic), and Cohoes (8.4% Hispanic).

Latham's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Latham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Latham is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Latham ranks 813th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Latham's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Latham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Siena College (0.6% Native American/Other), Loudonville (0.3% Native American/Other), Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other), and Menands (1.9% Native American/Other).

Latham's Multiracial Population

1,031 residents of Latham, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Latham is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Latham ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Latham's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.5%.

Latham is more Multiracial than neighboring Siena College (3.1% Multiracial), Loudonville (3.8% Multiracial), Watervliet (4.9% Multiracial), Cohoes (7% Multiracial), and Menands (5.4% 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.