Marist College, NY Demographics

A map of Marist College's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,638	2,207	63.9%	76.3%
Black	315	133	12.3%	4.6%
Hispanic	269	312	10.5%	10.8%
Asian	155	111	6.0%	3.8%
Multiracial	149	113	5.8%	3.9%
Native American/Other	38	18	1.5%	0.6%

Marist College, New York has an estimated population of 2,564, a large decrease from the 2,894 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% White, 12.3% Black, 10.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 5.8% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marist College, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marist College 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 Marist College, that probability was 40.2% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marist College is ranked the 549th 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). Marist College was ranked the 509th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marist College's White Population

1,638 residents of Marist College, or 63.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marist College is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Marist College ranks 912th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's White population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. White residents' share of Marist College's population has decreased from 76.3% to 63.9%.

Marist College is more White than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (62.6% White), Poughkeepsie (32.8% White), and Arlington (41.4% White). Marist College is less White than neighboring Highland (69.1% White), and Vassar College (65.8% White).

Marist College's Black Population

315 residents of Marist College, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marist College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Marist College ranks 274th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's Black population has grown by an estimated 136.8%. Black residents' share of Marist College's population has increased from 4.6% to 12.3%.

Marist College is more Black than neighboring Highland (5.1% Black), and Vassar College (10.3% Black). Marist College is less Black than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (13.4% Black), Poughkeepsie (30% Black), and Arlington (22% Black).

Marist College's Asian Population

155 residents of Marist College, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marist College is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Marist College ranks 313th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Asian residents' share of Marist College's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.0%.

Marist College is more Asian than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.5% Asian), and Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian). Marist College is less Asian than neighboring Highland (10.6% Asian), Arlington (7.8% Asian), and Vassar College (9.2% Asian).

Marist College's Hispanic Population

269 residents of Marist College, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marist College is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Marist College ranks 334th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Marist College's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.5%.

Marist College is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland (4.1% Hispanic), and Arlington (8.6% Hispanic). Marist College is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (16.9% Hispanic), Poughkeepsie (27.5% Hispanic), and Vassar College (10.7% Hispanic).

Marist College's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Marist College, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marist College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Marist College ranks 620th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marist College's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Marist College is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Poughkeepsie (1.4% Native American/Other), and Vassar College (0.1% Native American/Other). Marist College is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland (3.1% Native American/Other), and Arlington (5.5% Native American/Other).

Marist College's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Marist College, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marist College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marist College ranks 481st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marist College's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Marist College's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

Marist College is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.4% Multiracial), and Vassar College (3.9% Multiracial). Marist College is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland (8% Multiracial), Poughkeepsie (6.8% Multiracial), and Arlington (14.8% 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.