Nanuet, NY Demographics

A map of Nanuet's Population by Race

Nanuet, New York has an estimated population of 19,799, an increase from the 18,886 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% White, 23.9% Hispanic, 15.8% Black, 13.9% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nanuet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nanuet has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Nanuet, that probability was 69.0% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nanuet is ranked the 91st 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). Nanuet was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nanuet's White Population

8,427 residents of Nanuet, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nanuet is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Nanuet ranks 1206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Nanuet's population has decreased from 46.8% to 42.6%.

Nanuet is more White than neighboring Spring Valley (36.1% White), and Hillcrest (12.5% White). Nanuet is less White than neighboring Pearl River (78% White), Bardonia (69.1% White), and Chestnut Ridge (74.8% White).

Nanuet's Black Population

3,132 residents of Nanuet, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nanuet is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Nanuet ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Nanuet's population has increased from 13.8% to 15.8%.

Nanuet is more Black than neighboring Pearl River (0.6% Black), Bardonia (2% Black), and Chestnut Ridge (8.1% Black). Nanuet is less Black than neighboring Spring Valley (28.6% Black), and Hillcrest (31.9% Black).

Nanuet's Asian Population

2,747 residents of Nanuet, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nanuet is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Nanuet ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Asian residents' share of Nanuet's population has increased from 13.2% to 13.9%.

Nanuet is more Asian than neighboring Pearl River (3.1% Asian), Spring Valley (4.7% Asian), Hillcrest (4.4% Asian), and Chestnut Ridge (1.6% Asian). Nanuet is less Asian than neighboring Bardonia (15.1% Asian).

Nanuet's Hispanic Population

4,726 residents of Nanuet, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nanuet is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Nanuet ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Nanuet's population has increased from 23.2% to 23.9%.

Nanuet is more Hispanic than neighboring Pearl River (14% Hispanic), Bardonia (8.6% Hispanic), and Chestnut Ridge (10.3% Hispanic). Nanuet is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Valley (28.7% Hispanic), and Hillcrest (46.9% Hispanic).

Nanuet's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Nanuet, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nanuet is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nanuet ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nanuet's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Nanuet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bardonia (1.4% Native American/Other), Spring Valley (1% Native American/Other), and Hillcrest (0.5% Native American/Other). Nanuet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pearl River (1.9% Native American/Other), and Chestnut Ridge (2% Native American/Other).

Nanuet's Multiracial Population

460 residents of Nanuet, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nanuet is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Nanuet ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanuet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Nanuet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Nanuet is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Valley (1% Multiracial). Nanuet is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearl River (2.4% Multiracial), Bardonia (3.8% Multiracial), Hillcrest (3.6% Multiracial), and Chestnut Ridge (3.2% 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.