Port Gibson, NY Demographics

A map of Port Gibson's Population by Race

Port Gibson, New York has an estimated population of 661, a dramatic increase from the 405 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.9% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Gibson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Gibson 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 Gibson, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 4.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Gibson is ranked the 966th 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 Gibson was ranked the 1120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Gibson's White Population

647 residents of Port Gibson, or 97.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Gibson is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Gibson ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's White population has grown by an estimated 74.9%. White residents' share of Port Gibson's population has increased from 91.4% to 97.9%.

Port Gibson is more White than neighboring Newark (78.8% White), Clifton Springs (88.9% White), Palmyra (92.8% White), Manchester (89.3% White), and Shortsville (94.9% White).

Port Gibson's Black Population

2 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Gibson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Gibson ranks 698th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Port Gibson's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Port Gibson is more Black than neighboring Manchester (0% Black). Port Gibson is less Black than neighboring Newark (4.2% Black), Clifton Springs (2.4% Black), Palmyra (1.6% Black), and Shortsville (0.5% Black).

Port Gibson's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Gibson is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Port Gibson ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Port Gibson is less Asian than neighboring Newark (0.5% Asian), Clifton Springs (1.2% Asian), Manchester (2.5% Asian), and Shortsville (0.2% Asian).

Port Gibson's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Gibson is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Gibson ranks 870th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Gibson's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.3%.

Port Gibson is less Hispanic than neighboring Newark (11.1% Hispanic), Clifton Springs (6.6% Hispanic), Palmyra (1.2% Hispanic), Manchester (4.8% Hispanic), and Shortsville (1.1% Hispanic).

Port Gibson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Port Gibson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Gibson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Gibson 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, Port Gibson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Gibson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Port Gibson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton Springs (0% Native American/Other), Palmyra (0.2% Native American/Other), Manchester (0.1% Native American/Other), and Shortsville (0% Native American/Other). Port Gibson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (0.6% Native American/Other).

Port Gibson's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Port Gibson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Gibson is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Gibson ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Gibson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Gibson's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.2%.

Port Gibson is more Multiracial than neighboring Clifton Springs (1% Multiracial). Port Gibson is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (4.7% Multiracial), Palmyra (4.2% Multiracial), Manchester (3.2% Multiracial), and Shortsville (3.3% 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.