Monsey, NY Demographics

A map of Monsey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,962	24,928	95.7%	92.5%
Hispanic	451	664	1.6%	2.5%
Multiracial	434	483	1.5%	1.8%
Asian	129	42	0.5%	0.2%
Black	123	242	0.4%	0.9%
Native American/Other	61	595	0.2%	2.2%

Monsey, New York has an estimated population of 28,160, an increase from the 26,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monsey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monsey has become considerably 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 Monsey, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monsey is ranked the 53rd 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). Monsey was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monsey's White Population

26,962 residents of Monsey, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monsey is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Monsey ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's White population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Monsey's population has increased from 92.5% to 95.7%.

Monsey is more White than neighboring Spring Valley (36.1% White), Viola (95% White), Hillcrest (12.5% White), and Airmont (83.7% White). Monsey is less White than neighboring Kaser (98.5% White).

Monsey's Black Population

123 residents of Monsey, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monsey is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Monsey ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Black residents' share of Monsey's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Monsey is more Black than neighboring Kaser (0% Black). Monsey is less Black than neighboring Spring Valley (28.6% Black), Viola (2.3% Black), Hillcrest (31.9% Black), and Airmont (3.2% Black).

Monsey's Asian Population

129 residents of Monsey, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monsey is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Monsey ranks 1111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 207.1%. Asian residents' share of Monsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Monsey is more Asian than neighboring Kaser (0% Asian), and Viola (0.3% Asian). Monsey is less Asian than neighboring Spring Valley (4.7% Asian), Hillcrest (4.4% Asian), and Airmont (0.6% Asian).

Monsey's Hispanic Population

451 residents of Monsey, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monsey is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Monsey ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Monsey's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.6%.

Monsey is more Hispanic than neighboring Kaser (1.4% Hispanic). Monsey is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Valley (28.7% Hispanic), Viola (2% Hispanic), Hillcrest (46.9% Hispanic), and Airmont (11.3% Hispanic).

Monsey's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Monsey, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monsey is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monsey ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monsey's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Monsey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kaser (0% Native American/Other), and Viola (0% Native American/Other). Monsey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Valley (1% Native American/Other), Hillcrest (0.5% Native American/Other), and Airmont (1.1% Native American/Other).

Monsey's Multiracial Population

434 residents of Monsey, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monsey is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monsey ranks 1200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monsey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Monsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Monsey is more Multiracial than neighboring Kaser (0.1% Multiracial), Spring Valley (1% Multiracial), Viola (0.3% Multiracial), and Airmont (0.1% Multiracial). Monsey is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillcrest (3.6% 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.