New Rochelle, NY Demographics
A map of New Rochelle's Population by Race
New Rochelle, New York has an estimated population of 82,769, an increase from the 79,726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% White, 29.9% Hispanic, 18.2% Black, 5.3% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Rochelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Rochelle has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 New Rochelle, that probability was 69.5% in 2020 and 70.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Rochelle is ranked the 7th 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 Rochelle was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Rochelle's White Population
34,267 residents of New Rochelle, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Rochelle is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. New Rochelle ranks 1229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of New Rochelle's population has increased from 40.1% to 41.4%.
New Rochelle is less White than neighboring Larchmont (86.6% White), Pelham (60.5% White), Pelham Manor (74.5% White), Eastchester (76.2% White), and Bronxville (78.2% White).
New Rochelle's Black Population
15,089 residents of New Rochelle, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Rochelle is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. New Rochelle ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of New Rochelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.2%.
New Rochelle is more Black than neighboring Larchmont (1.2% Black), Pelham (7.4% Black), Pelham Manor (3.4% Black), Eastchester (2.5% Black), and Bronxville (0.5% Black).
New Rochelle's Asian Population
4,391 residents of New Rochelle, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Rochelle is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. New Rochelle ranks 246th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of New Rochelle's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.3%.
New Rochelle is more Asian than neighboring Larchmont (0% Asian). New Rochelle is less Asian than neighboring Pelham (5.6% Asian), Pelham Manor (7.8% Asian), Eastchester (10.8% Asian), and Bronxville (5.6% Asian).
New Rochelle's Hispanic Population
24,756 residents of New Rochelle, or 29.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Rochelle is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. New Rochelle ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of New Rochelle's population has decreased from 32.9% to 29.9%.
New Rochelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Larchmont (6.7% Hispanic), Pelham (20.8% Hispanic), Pelham Manor (8.6% Hispanic), Eastchester (8.1% Hispanic), and Bronxville (10.1% Hispanic).
New Rochelle's Native American/Other Population
1,018 residents of New Rochelle, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Rochelle is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New Rochelle ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Rochelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.
New Rochelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larchmont (0.7% Native American/Other), Eastchester (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bronxville (0.3% Native American/Other). New Rochelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelham (1.9% Native American/Other), and Pelham Manor (2.3% Native American/Other).
New Rochelle's Multiracial Population
3,248 residents of New Rochelle, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Rochelle is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. New Rochelle ranks 838th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Rochelle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. Multiracial residents' share of New Rochelle's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.9%.
New Rochelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Pelham (3.8% Multiracial), Pelham Manor (3.4% Multiracial), and Eastchester (2.2% Multiracial). New Rochelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Larchmont (4.8% Multiracial), and Bronxville (5.2% 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.