Port Chester, NY Demographics

A map of Port Chester's Population by Race

Port Chester, New York has an estimated population of 31,102, a slight decrease from the 31,693 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% Hispanic, 29.9% White, 7.9% Black, 2.3% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Chester 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 Port Chester, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Chester is ranked the 44th 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 Chester was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Chester's White Population

9,290 residents of Port Chester, or 29.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Chester is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Chester ranks 1267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Port Chester's population has increased from 25.1% to 29.9%.

Port Chester is less White than neighboring Byram (51.8% White), Pemberwick (75.9% White), Glenville (85.2% White), Rye Brook (75.7% White), and Rock Ridge (64.5% White).

Port Chester's Black Population

2,467 residents of Port Chester, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Chester is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Chester ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's Black population has grown by an estimated 84.8%. Black residents' share of Port Chester's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.9%.

Port Chester is more Black than neighboring Byram (0.4% Black), Pemberwick (0% Black), Glenville (0.2% Black), Rye Brook (0.8% Black), and Rock Ridge (0% Black).

Port Chester's Asian Population

717 residents of Port Chester, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Chester is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Port Chester ranks 468th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Port Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Port Chester is more Asian than neighboring Pemberwick (2% Asian). Port Chester is less Asian than neighboring Byram (2.5% Asian), Glenville (3.2% Asian), Rye Brook (10.1% Asian), and Rock Ridge (17.4% Asian).

Port Chester's Hispanic Population

17,929 residents of Port Chester, or 57.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Chester is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Chester ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Chester's population has decreased from 65.2% to 57.6%.

Port Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Byram (40.3% Hispanic), Pemberwick (18.5% Hispanic), Glenville (6.7% Hispanic), Rye Brook (8.9% Hispanic), and Rock Ridge (16.4% Hispanic).

Port Chester's Native American/Other Population

274 residents of Port Chester, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Chester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Chester ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Port Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pemberwick (0% Native American/Other), Glenville (0% Native American/Other), and Rock Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Port Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Byram (3.9% Native American/Other), and Rye Brook (1.9% Native American/Other).

Port Chester's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Port Chester, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Chester is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Chester ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Chester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Chester's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.4%.

Port Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Byram (1.1% Multiracial). Port Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Pemberwick (3.5% Multiracial), Glenville (4.6% Multiracial), Rye Brook (2.6% Multiracial), and Rock Ridge (1.7% 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.