New Paltz, NY Demographics

A map of New Paltz's Population by Race

New Paltz, New York has an estimated population of 8,314, a large increase from the 7,324 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% White, 15.0% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 5.7% Asian, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Paltz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Paltz has become 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 New Paltz, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Paltz is ranked the 238th 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 Paltz was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Paltz's White Population

5,277 residents of New Paltz, or 63.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Paltz is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. New Paltz ranks 1084th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of New Paltz's population has decreased from 65.4% to 63.5%.

New Paltz is more White than neighboring Gardiner (27.8% White). New Paltz is less White than neighboring Clintondale (68.8% White), Tillson (66.1% White), High Falls (88.7% White), and Rifton (84.1% White).

New Paltz's Black Population

582 residents of New Paltz, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Paltz is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. New Paltz ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Black residents' share of New Paltz's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.0%.

New Paltz is more Black than neighboring Clintondale (0.3% Black), Tillson (0.3% Black), High Falls (0.1% Black), Rifton (5% Black), and Gardiner (0% Black).

New Paltz's Asian Population

473 residents of New Paltz, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Paltz is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. New Paltz ranks 148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of New Paltz's population has decreased from 7.9% to 5.7%.

New Paltz is more Asian than neighboring Clintondale (0% Asian), Tillson (0.4% Asian), High Falls (0% Asian), Rifton (0% Asian), and Gardiner (0% Asian).

New Paltz's Hispanic Population

1,249 residents of New Paltz, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Paltz is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. New Paltz ranks 238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of New Paltz's population has increased from 14.4% to 15.0%.

New Paltz is more Hispanic than neighboring Tillson (7.1% Hispanic), High Falls (4.2% Hispanic), Rifton (3.9% Hispanic), and Gardiner (8.8% Hispanic). New Paltz is less Hispanic than neighboring Clintondale (15.9% Hispanic).

New Paltz's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of New Paltz, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Paltz is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New Paltz ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Paltz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

New Paltz is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clintondale (1.1% Native American/Other), Rifton (0% Native American/Other), and Gardiner (0% Native American/Other). New Paltz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tillson (24.7% Native American/Other), and High Falls (6.9% Native American/Other).

New Paltz's Multiracial Population

525 residents of New Paltz, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Paltz is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. New Paltz ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Paltz's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 115.2%. Multiracial residents' share of New Paltz's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.3%.

New Paltz is more Multiracial than neighboring Tillson (1.4% Multiracial), and High Falls (0.1% Multiracial). New Paltz is less Multiracial than neighboring Clintondale (14% Multiracial), Rifton (7% Multiracial), and Gardiner (63.4% 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.