Port Byron, NY Demographics

A map of Port Byron's Population by Race

Port Byron, New York has an estimated population of 900, a large decrease from the 1,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Byron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Byron has become considerably 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 Port Byron, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Byron is ranked the 894th 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). Port Byron was ranked the 819th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Byron's White Population

854 residents of Port Byron, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Byron is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Byron ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Port Byron's population has increased from 90.9% to 94.9%.

Port Byron is more White than neighboring Auburn (81.1% White), Savannah (93% White), Cato (92% White), and Meridian (91.8% White).

Port Byron's Black Population

2 residents of Port Byron, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Byron is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Byron ranks 1020th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Port Byron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Port Byron is more Black than neighboring Weedsport (0% Black), Savannah (0% Black), Cato (0% Black), and Meridian (0% Black). Port Byron is less Black than neighboring Auburn (6.6% Black).

Port Byron's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Byron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Byron is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Port Byron ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Port Byron is less Asian than neighboring Weedsport (0.9% Asian), and Auburn (0.5% Asian).

Port Byron's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Port Byron, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Byron is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Byron ranks 974th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Byron's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.7%.

Port Byron is less Hispanic than neighboring Weedsport (1.1% Hispanic), Auburn (3.9% Hispanic), Savannah (3.6% Hispanic), Cato (0.8% Hispanic), and Meridian (4.1% Hispanic).

Port Byron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Byron, 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 Port Byron is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Byron ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Port Byron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weedsport (0.1% Native American/Other), Auburn (0.7% Native American/Other), Cato (2.9% Native American/Other), and Meridian (1.4% Native American/Other).

Port Byron's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Port Byron, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Byron is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Byron ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Byron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Byron's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.2%.

Port Byron is more Multiracial than neighboring Weedsport (3.1% Multiracial), Savannah (3.4% Multiracial), and Meridian (2.7% Multiracial). Port Byron is less Multiracial than neighboring Auburn (7.1% Multiracial), and Cato (4.3% 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.