Poland, NY Demographics

A map of Poland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	432	439	96.2%	94.6%
Multiracial	13	16	2.9%	3.4%
Hispanic	4	5	0.9%	1.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.9%

Poland, New York has an estimated population of 449, a decrease from the 464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poland has become less 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 Poland, that probability was 10.3% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poland is ranked the 1090th 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). Poland was ranked the 1086th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poland's White Population

432 residents of Poland, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poland is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Poland ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Poland's population has increased from 94.6% to 96.2%.

Poland is more White than neighboring Cold Brook (81.7% White), Newport (90% White), Middleville (95.1% White), and Barneveld (89.6% White). Poland is less White than neighboring Prospect (100% White).

Poland's Black Population

0 residents of Poland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poland is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Poland ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Poland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poland is less Black than neighboring Cold Brook (3.7% Black), and Middleville (2.3% Black).

Poland's Asian Population

0 residents of Poland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poland is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Poland ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Poland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poland's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Poland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poland is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Poland ranks 1190th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Poland is more Hispanic than neighboring Cold Brook (0% Hispanic), Prospect (0% Hispanic), Middleville (0.3% Hispanic), and Barneveld (0% Hispanic). Poland is less Hispanic than neighboring Newport (3.7% Hispanic).

Poland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poland, 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 Poland is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Poland ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Poland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cold Brook (6.1% Native American/Other).

Poland's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Poland, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poland is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poland ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Poland's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Poland is more Multiracial than neighboring Prospect (0% Multiracial), and Middleville (2.3% Multiracial). Poland is less Multiracial than neighboring Cold Brook (8.5% Multiracial), Newport (6.3% Multiracial), and Barneveld (10.4% 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.