Niskayuna, NY Demographics

A map of Niskayuna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,540	15,411	73.2%	74.1%
Asian	2,333	2,338	11.0%	11.2%
Hispanic	1,239	927	5.8%	4.5%
Multiracial	1,107	997	5.2%	4.8%
Black	857	909	4.0%	4.4%
Native American/Other	151	205	0.7%	1.0%

Niskayuna, New York has an estimated population of 21,227, a slight increase from the 20,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 11.0% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niskayuna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna, that probability was 43.1% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niskayuna is ranked the 77th 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). Niskayuna was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niskayuna's White Population

15,540 residents of Niskayuna, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niskayuna is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Niskayuna ranks 953rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Niskayuna's population has decreased from 74.1% to 73.2%.

Niskayuna is more White than neighboring Schenectady (47.5% White). Niskayuna is less White than neighboring East Glenville (91.1% White), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (81.5% White), Scotia (88.5% White), and Rotterdam (81.4% White).

Niskayuna's Black Population

857 residents of Niskayuna, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niskayuna is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Niskayuna ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Niskayuna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Niskayuna is more Black than neighboring East Glenville (1.8% Black), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (0% Black), Scotia (0.7% Black), and Rotterdam (3.7% Black). Niskayuna is less Black than neighboring Schenectady (18.7% Black).

Niskayuna's Asian Population

2,333 residents of Niskayuna, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niskayuna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Niskayuna ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Niskayuna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.0%.

Niskayuna is more Asian than neighboring Schenectady (5.9% Asian), East Glenville (1% Asian), Scotia (0.7% Asian), and Rotterdam (2.8% Asian). Niskayuna is less Asian than neighboring Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (11.2% Asian).

Niskayuna's Hispanic Population

1,239 residents of Niskayuna, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niskayuna is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Niskayuna ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Niskayuna's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.8%.

Niskayuna is more Hispanic than neighboring East Glenville (2.8% Hispanic), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (0% Hispanic), and Scotia (3.8% Hispanic). Niskayuna is less Hispanic than neighboring Schenectady (12.7% Hispanic), and Rotterdam (6.3% Hispanic).

Niskayuna's Native American/Other Population

151 residents of Niskayuna, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niskayuna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Niskayuna ranks 288th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niskayuna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Niskayuna is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Glenville (0.6% Native American/Other), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (0% Native American/Other), Scotia (0.5% Native American/Other), and Rotterdam (0.2% Native American/Other). Niskayuna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenectady (3.6% Native American/Other).

Niskayuna's Multiracial Population

1,107 residents of Niskayuna, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niskayuna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Niskayuna ranks 267th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niskayuna's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Niskayuna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Niskayuna is more Multiracial than neighboring East Glenville (2.7% Multiracial). Niskayuna is less Multiracial than neighboring Schenectady (11.6% Multiracial), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (7.3% Multiracial), Scotia (5.8% Multiracial), and Rotterdam (5.5% 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.