Poestenkill, NY Demographics

A map of Poestenkill's Population by Race

Poestenkill, New York has an estimated population of 744, a large decrease from the 1,020 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poestenkill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poestenkill is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Poestenkill, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poestenkill is ranked the 932nd 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). Poestenkill was ranked the 844th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poestenkill's White Population

696 residents of Poestenkill, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poestenkill is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Poestenkill ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's White population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of Poestenkill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.5%.

Poestenkill is more White than neighboring Wynantskill (88.8% White), Troy (61.4% White), and Green Island (62% White). Poestenkill is less White than neighboring Averill Park (97.8% White), and West Sand Lake (97.2% White).

Poestenkill's Black Population

0 residents of Poestenkill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poestenkill is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Poestenkill ranks 954th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Poestenkill's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Poestenkill is less Black than neighboring Wynantskill (0.7% Black), Troy (15.5% Black), and Green Island (10.1% Black).

Poestenkill's Asian Population

18 residents of Poestenkill, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poestenkill is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Poestenkill ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Asian residents' share of Poestenkill's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.4%.

Poestenkill is more Asian than neighboring Averill Park (0.2% Asian), West Sand Lake (0.3% Asian), and Wynantskill (2.1% Asian). Poestenkill is less Asian than neighboring Troy (3.9% Asian), and Green Island (3.2% Asian).

Poestenkill's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Poestenkill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poestenkill is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Poestenkill ranks 978th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poestenkill's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Poestenkill is less Hispanic than neighboring Averill Park (2% Hispanic), West Sand Lake (2% Hispanic), Wynantskill (1.7% Hispanic), Troy (10.3% Hispanic), and Green Island (18.2% Hispanic).

Poestenkill's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poestenkill, 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 Poestenkill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Poestenkill ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Poestenkill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poestenkill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wynantskill (0.2% Native American/Other), Troy (0.8% Native American/Other), and Green Island (0.1% Native American/Other).

Poestenkill's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Poestenkill, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poestenkill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poestenkill ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poestenkill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Poestenkill's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.0%.

Poestenkill is more Multiracial than neighboring Averill Park (0% Multiracial), and West Sand Lake (0.5% Multiracial). Poestenkill is less Multiracial than neighboring Wynantskill (6.5% Multiracial), Troy (8.1% Multiracial), and Green Island (6.4% 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.