Little Falls, NY Demographics

A map of Little Falls's Population by Race

Little Falls, New York has an estimated population of 4,550, a slight decrease from the 4,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Little Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Little Falls 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 Little Falls, that probability was 21.8% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Little Falls is ranked the 384th 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). Little Falls was ranked the 380th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Little Falls's White Population

3,914 residents of Little Falls, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Little Falls is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Little Falls ranks 547th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Little Falls's population has decreased from 88.2% to 86.0%.

Little Falls is less White than neighboring Dolgeville (87.5% White), East Herkimer (94.7% White), Salisbury Center (97.1% White), Herkimer (87.9% White), and Middleville (95.1% White).

Little Falls's Black Population

72 residents of Little Falls, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Little Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Little Falls ranks 890th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Black residents' share of Little Falls's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Little Falls is more Black than neighboring East Herkimer (0.5% Black), and Salisbury Center (0% Black). Little Falls is less Black than neighboring Dolgeville (2.8% Black), Herkimer (2% Black), and Middleville (2.3% Black).

Little Falls's Asian Population

3 residents of Little Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Little Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Little Falls ranks 869th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Asian residents' share of Little Falls's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Little Falls is more Asian than neighboring Salisbury Center (0% Asian), and Middleville (0% Asian). Little Falls is less Asian than neighboring Dolgeville (0.7% Asian), East Herkimer (4.1% Asian), and Herkimer (1.7% Asian).

Little Falls's Hispanic Population

376 residents of Little Falls, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Little Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Little Falls ranks 700th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Little Falls's population has increased from 4.3% to 8.3%.

Little Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolgeville (3.1% Hispanic), East Herkimer (0.8% Hispanic), Salisbury Center (0% Hispanic), Herkimer (1.5% Hispanic), and Middleville (0.3% Hispanic).

Little Falls's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Little Falls, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Little Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Little Falls ranks 486th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Little Falls's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Little Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dolgeville (0% Native American/Other), East Herkimer (0% Native American/Other), Herkimer (0.4% Native American/Other), and Middleville (0% Native American/Other). Little Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salisbury Center (2.9% Native American/Other).

Little Falls's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Little Falls, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Little Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Little Falls ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Little Falls's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.9%.

Little Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring East Herkimer (0% Multiracial), and Salisbury Center (0% Multiracial). Little Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Dolgeville (5.9% Multiracial), Herkimer (6.5% Multiracial), and Middleville (2.3% 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.