Philmont, NY Demographics

A map of Philmont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,094	1,200	76.0%	87.1%
Black	238	37	16.5%	2.7%
Hispanic	80	57	5.6%	4.1%
Multiracial	21	62	1.5%	4.5%
Asian	6	6	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	1.1%

Philmont, New York has an estimated population of 1,439, an increase from the 1,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 16.5% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philmont 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 Philmont, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 39.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philmont is ranked the 737th 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). Philmont was ranked the 752nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philmont's White Population

1,094 residents of Philmont, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philmont is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Philmont ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Philmont's population has decreased from 87.1% to 76.0%.

Philmont is more White than neighboring Ghent (75.2% White). Philmont is less White than neighboring Claverack-Red Mills (98.5% White), Stottville (79.3% White), Copake Lake (97.3% White), and Chatham (84.6% White).

Philmont's Black Population

238 residents of Philmont, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philmont is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Philmont ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's Black population has grown by an estimated 543.2%. Black residents' share of Philmont's population has increased from 2.7% to 16.5%.

Philmont is more Black than neighboring Ghent (3.1% Black), Claverack-Red Mills (0% Black), Stottville (7.2% Black), Copake Lake (0% Black), and Chatham (1.3% Black).

Philmont's Asian Population

6 residents of Philmont, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philmont is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Philmont ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Philmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Philmont is more Asian than neighboring Stottville (0% Asian), and Copake Lake (0% Asian). Philmont is less Asian than neighboring Ghent (0.6% Asian), and Claverack-Red Mills (1.5% Asian).

Philmont's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Philmont, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philmont is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Philmont ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Philmont's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.6%.

Philmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Claverack-Red Mills (0% Hispanic), Copake Lake (1.8% Hispanic), and Chatham (1.3% Hispanic). Philmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Stottville (12.1% Hispanic).

Philmont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philmont, 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 Philmont is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Philmont ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philmont's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Philmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Copake Lake (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chatham (2.8% Native American/Other).

Philmont's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Philmont, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philmont is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Philmont ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philmont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Philmont's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.5%.

Philmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Claverack-Red Mills (0% Multiracial), Stottville (1.4% Multiracial), and Copake Lake (0% Multiracial). Philmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Ghent (15.5% Multiracial), and Chatham (9.6% 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.