Moravia, NY Demographics

A map of Moravia's Population by Race

Moravia, New York has an estimated population of 1,385, a large increase from the 1,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.4% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moravia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moravia 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 Moravia, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moravia is ranked the 753rd 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). Moravia was ranked the 788th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moravia's White Population

1,217 residents of Moravia, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moravia is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Moravia ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Moravia's population has decreased from 94.1% to 87.9%.

Moravia is more White than neighboring Groton (87.4% White), South Lansing (85.7% White), and Freeville (85.8% White). Moravia is less White than neighboring McLean (100% White), and Melrose Park (91.8% White).

Moravia's Black Population

8 residents of Moravia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moravia is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Moravia ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Moravia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Moravia is more Black than neighboring McLean (0% Black), and Melrose Park (0.2% Black). Moravia is less Black than neighboring Groton (1.3% Black), South Lansing (5.3% Black), and Freeville (1.1% Black).

Moravia's Asian Population

29 residents of Moravia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moravia is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Moravia ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 625.0%. Asian residents' share of Moravia's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.1%.

Moravia is more Asian than neighboring Groton (0.2% Asian), South Lansing (0.6% Asian), McLean (0% Asian), and Freeville (0.9% Asian). Moravia is less Asian than neighboring Melrose Park (2.3% Asian).

Moravia's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Moravia, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moravia is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Moravia ranks 1201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Moravia's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Moravia is more Hispanic than neighboring McLean (0% Hispanic). Moravia is less Hispanic than neighboring Groton (2.6% Hispanic), South Lansing (2.9% Hispanic), Freeville (5.7% Hispanic), and Melrose Park (1.7% Hispanic).

Moravia's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Moravia, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moravia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Moravia ranks 680th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 528.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moravia's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.2%.

Moravia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Groton (0% Native American/Other), South Lansing (0.4% Native American/Other), McLean (0% Native American/Other), Freeville (1.7% Native American/Other), and Melrose Park (0.1% Native American/Other).

Moravia's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Moravia, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moravia is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Moravia ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moravia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Moravia's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.8%.

Moravia is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lansing (5% Multiracial), McLean (0% Multiracial), Freeville (4.8% Multiracial), and Melrose Park (3.9% Multiracial). Moravia is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (8.6% 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.