New City, NY Demographics
A map of New City's Population by Race
New City, New York has an estimated population of 34,458, a less than 1% change from the 34,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 12.9% Asian, 7.1% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 New City, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New City is ranked the 34th 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). New City was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New City's White Population
18,839 residents of New City, or 54.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New City is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. New City ranks 1112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of New City's population has decreased from 62.4% to 54.7%.
New City is more White than neighboring Hillcrest (12.5% White), and West Haverstraw (16.7% White). New City is less White than neighboring New Square (94.5% White), Bardonia (69.1% White), and Congers (63.6% White).
New City's Black Population
2,452 residents of New City, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New City is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. New City ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of New City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.
New City is more Black than neighboring New Square (0% Black), Bardonia (2% Black), and Congers (0.4% Black). New City is less Black than neighboring Hillcrest (31.9% Black), and West Haverstraw (16% Black).
New City's Asian Population
4,460 residents of New City, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New City is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. New City ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Asian residents' share of New City's population has increased from 12.3% to 12.9%.
New City is more Asian than neighboring New Square (0.5% Asian), Hillcrest (4.4% Asian), and West Haverstraw (2.8% Asian). New City is less Asian than neighboring Bardonia (15.1% Asian), and Congers (14.6% Asian).
New City's Hispanic Population
7,362 residents of New City, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New City is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. New City ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Hispanic residents' share of New City's population has increased from 14.9% to 21.4%.
New City is more Hispanic than neighboring New Square (3.9% Hispanic), Bardonia (8.6% Hispanic), and Congers (18.5% Hispanic). New City is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillcrest (46.9% Hispanic), and West Haverstraw (60.5% Hispanic).
New City's Native American/Other Population
149 residents of New City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New City is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New City ranks 365th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.
New City is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Square (0.8% Native American/Other), Bardonia (1.4% Native American/Other), Congers (1.2% Native American/Other), Hillcrest (0.5% Native American/Other), and West Haverstraw (1.2% Native American/Other).
New City's Multiracial Population
1,196 residents of New City, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New City is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. New City ranks 986th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Multiracial residents' share of New City's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.5%.
New City is more Multiracial than neighboring New Square (0.3% Multiracial), Congers (1.7% Multiracial), and West Haverstraw (2.9% Multiracial). New City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bardonia (3.8% Multiracial), and 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.