Olcott, NY Demographics

A map of Olcott's Population by Race

Olcott, New York has an estimated population of 527, a dramatic decrease from the 1,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olcott, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olcott has become considerably 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 Olcott, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olcott is ranked the 1046th 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). Olcott was ranked the 828th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olcott's White Population

465 residents of Olcott, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olcott is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Olcott ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's White population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. White residents' share of Olcott's population has decreased from 93.3% to 88.2%.

Olcott is more White than neighboring Wilson (85.6% White), Lockport (78.2% White), Barker (69.2% White), and South Lockport (78.7% White). Olcott is less White than neighboring Newfane (92.1% White).

Olcott's Black Population

0 residents of Olcott, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olcott is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Olcott ranks 844th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Olcott's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Olcott is less Black than neighboring Newfane (1% Black), Lockport (10.4% Black), and South Lockport (3.8% Black).

Olcott's Asian Population

0 residents of Olcott, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olcott is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Olcott ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Olcott's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Olcott is less Asian than neighboring Newfane (0.2% Asian), Lockport (0.4% Asian), Barker (0.8% Asian), and South Lockport (0.7% Asian).

Olcott's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Olcott, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olcott is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Olcott ranks 909th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Olcott's population has increased from 2.7% to 7.4%.

Olcott is more Hispanic than neighboring Newfane (2.3% Hispanic), Wilson (0.9% Hispanic), Lockport (4.9% Hispanic), and South Lockport (7.2% Hispanic). Olcott is less Hispanic than neighboring Barker (7.6% Hispanic).

Olcott's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olcott, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olcott is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Olcott ranks 937th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olcott's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Olcott is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newfane (0.7% Native American/Other), Wilson (1.2% Native American/Other), Lockport (1.1% Native American/Other), Barker (7.6% Native American/Other), and South Lockport (1.7% Native American/Other).

Olcott's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Olcott, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olcott is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Olcott ranks 931st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olcott's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Olcott's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.4%.

Olcott is more Multiracial than neighboring Newfane (3.7% Multiracial). Olcott is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (12.3% Multiracial), Lockport (4.9% Multiracial), Barker (14.7% Multiracial), and South Lockport (8.1% 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.