Limestone, NY Demographics

A map of Limestone's Population by Race

Limestone, New York has an estimated population of 480, a dramatic increase from the 358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Limestone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Limestone 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 Limestone, that probability was 9.7% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Limestone is ranked the 1074th 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). Limestone was ranked the 1149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Limestone's White Population

460 residents of Limestone, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Limestone is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Limestone ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's White population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. White residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 95.0% to 95.8%.

Limestone is more White than neighboring Bradford (91.7% White), University of Pittsburgh Bradford (67.9% White), Lewis Run (90% White), and Rew (94% White). Limestone is less White than neighboring Foster Brook (97.7% White).

Limestone's Black Population

4 residents of Limestone, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Limestone is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Limestone ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Limestone is more Black than neighboring Foster Brook (0% Black), Lewis Run (0% Black), and Rew (0% Black). Limestone is less Black than neighboring University of Pittsburgh Bradford (9.7% Black).

Limestone's Asian Population

0 residents of Limestone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Limestone is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Limestone ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Limestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Limestone is less Asian than neighboring Foster Brook (2% Asian), Bradford (2.1% Asian), and University of Pittsburgh Bradford (7% Asian).

Limestone's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Limestone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Limestone is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Limestone ranks 1268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Limestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Limestone is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradford (1.1% Hispanic), University of Pittsburgh Bradford (9.7% Hispanic), and Lewis Run (6.3% Hispanic).

Limestone's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Limestone, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Limestone is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Limestone ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.9%.

Limestone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foster Brook (0% Native American/Other), Bradford (0.1% Native American/Other), University of Pittsburgh Bradford (0% Native American/Other), Lewis Run (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rew (0% Native American/Other).

Limestone's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Limestone, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Limestone is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Limestone ranks 564th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Limestone's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.4%.

Limestone is more Multiracial than neighboring Foster Brook (0.3% Multiracial). Limestone is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradford (4.2% Multiracial), University of Pittsburgh Bradford (5.9% Multiracial), Lewis Run (3% Multiracial), and Rew (6% 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.