Pearl River, NY Demographics

A map of Pearl River's Population by Race

Pearl River, New York has an estimated population of 16,155, a slight decrease from the 16,567 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pearl River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pearl River 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 Pearl River, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pearl River is ranked the 119th 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). Pearl River was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pearl River's White Population

12,605 residents of Pearl River, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pearl River is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Pearl River ranks 775th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Pearl River's population has decreased from 81.9% to 78.0%.

Pearl River is more White than neighboring Nanuet (42.6% White), West Nyack (56.4% White), Montvale (69.4% White), Park Ridge (77.9% White), and Old Tappan (49% White).

Pearl River's Black Population

96 residents of Pearl River, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pearl River is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Pearl River ranks 637th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.3%. Black residents' share of Pearl River's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Pearl River is less Black than neighboring Nanuet (15.8% Black), West Nyack (12.4% Black), Montvale (5.2% Black), Park Ridge (1.5% Black), and Old Tappan (3.2% Black).

Pearl River's Asian Population

498 residents of Pearl River, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pearl River is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Pearl River ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Pearl River's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.1%.

Pearl River is more Asian than neighboring Park Ridge (3% Asian). Pearl River is less Asian than neighboring Nanuet (13.9% Asian), West Nyack (6.1% Asian), Montvale (13.8% Asian), and Old Tappan (41.1% Asian).

Pearl River's Hispanic Population

2,261 residents of Pearl River, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pearl River is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pearl River ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Pearl River's population has increased from 10.1% to 14.0%.

Pearl River is more Hispanic than neighboring Montvale (8.9% Hispanic), and Old Tappan (4.5% Hispanic). Pearl River is less Hispanic than neighboring Nanuet (23.9% Hispanic), West Nyack (24.7% Hispanic), and Park Ridge (15.8% Hispanic).

Pearl River's Native American/Other Population

302 residents of Pearl River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pearl River is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pearl River ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 199.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pearl River's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Pearl River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nanuet (1.6% Native American/Other), West Nyack (0% Native American/Other), Montvale (0.4% Native American/Other), Park Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Old Tappan (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pearl River's Multiracial Population

393 residents of Pearl River, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pearl River is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pearl River ranks 1160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pearl River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pearl River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Pearl River is more Multiracial than neighboring Nanuet (2.3% Multiracial), West Nyack (0.4% Multiracial), Montvale (2.2% Multiracial), Park Ridge (1.8% Multiracial), and Old Tappan (1.8% 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.