Nyack, NY Demographics

A map of Nyack's Population by Race

Nyack, New York has an estimated population of 7,393, a slight increase from the 7,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.2% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 18.2% Black, 4.5% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nyack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nyack has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Nyack, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nyack is ranked the 261st 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). Nyack was ranked the 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nyack's White Population

3,856 residents of Nyack, or 52.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Nyack ranks 1190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Nyack's population has decreased from 53.1% to 52.2%.

Nyack is more White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (40.5% White). Nyack is less White than neighboring Upper Nyack (72.2% White), Grand View-on-Hudson (77.9% White), Valley Cottage (56.7% White), and Blauvelt (72.9% White).

Nyack's Black Population

1,344 residents of Nyack, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nyack is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Nyack ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Nyack's population has decreased from 20.3% to 18.2%.

Nyack is more Black than neighboring Upper Nyack (11.2% Black), Grand View-on-Hudson (0% Black), Valley Cottage (9.5% Black), Sleepy Hollow (3.3% Black), and Blauvelt (1.2% Black).

Nyack's Asian Population

332 residents of Nyack, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nyack is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Nyack ranks 327th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Asian residents' share of Nyack's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.5%.

Nyack is more Asian than neighboring Upper Nyack (2.7% Asian), and Sleepy Hollow (4.1% Asian). Nyack is less Asian than neighboring Grand View-on-Hudson (13.7% Asian), Valley Cottage (10.2% Asian), and Blauvelt (6.2% Asian).

Nyack's Hispanic Population

1,522 residents of Nyack, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Nyack ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Nyack's population has increased from 18.7% to 20.6%.

Nyack is more Hispanic than neighboring Upper Nyack (10.6% Hispanic), Grand View-on-Hudson (5.3% Hispanic), Valley Cottage (18.7% Hispanic), and Blauvelt (15.1% Hispanic). Nyack is less Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (50.4% Hispanic).

Nyack's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Nyack, 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 Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nyack ranks 578th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nyack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Nyack is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand View-on-Hudson (0% Native American/Other), Sleepy Hollow (0.4% Native American/Other), and Blauvelt (0% Native American/Other). Nyack is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Nyack (1.4% Native American/Other), and Valley Cottage (1.3% Native American/Other).

Nyack's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Nyack, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Nyack ranks 574th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nyack's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Nyack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Nyack is more Multiracial than neighboring Upper Nyack (2% Multiracial), Grand View-on-Hudson (3.1% Multiracial), Valley Cottage (3.7% Multiracial), and Sleepy Hollow (1.2% Multiracial). Nyack is less Multiracial than neighboring Blauvelt (4.6% 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.