Port Jervis, NY Demographics

A map of Port Jervis's Population by Race

Port Jervis, New York has an estimated population of 8,652, a slight decrease from the 8,775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 22.3% Hispanic, 7.6% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, 4.3% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Jervis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Jervis 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 Jervis, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Jervis is ranked the 229th 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 Jervis was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Jervis's White Population

5,037 residents of Port Jervis, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Jervis is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Jervis ranks 1071st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Port Jervis's population has decreased from 66.6% to 58.2%.

Port Jervis is more White than neighboring Otisville (51.4% White). Port Jervis is less White than neighboring Matamoras (73.2% White), Sparrow Bush (76.1% White), Milford (86.6% White), and Unionville (82.9% White).

Port Jervis's Black Population

654 residents of Port Jervis, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Jervis is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Jervis ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Port Jervis's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.6%.

Port Jervis is more Black than neighboring Matamoras (2.2% Black), Sparrow Bush (0% Black), Milford (0.7% Black), Unionville (5.8% Black), and Otisville (3.3% Black).

Port Jervis's Asian Population

370 residents of Port Jervis, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Jervis is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Port Jervis ranks 499th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 104.4%. Asian residents' share of Port Jervis's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.3%.

Port Jervis is more Asian than neighboring Sparrow Bush (0% Asian), Milford (0.7% Asian), and Unionville (0% Asian). Port Jervis is less Asian than neighboring Matamoras (5.1% Asian), and Otisville (9.1% Asian).

Port Jervis's Hispanic Population

1,927 residents of Port Jervis, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Jervis is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Jervis ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Jervis's population has increased from 14.9% to 22.3%.

Port Jervis is more Hispanic than neighboring Matamoras (16.9% Hispanic), Sparrow Bush (5% Hispanic), Milford (4.8% Hispanic), and Unionville (7.3% Hispanic). Port Jervis is less Hispanic than neighboring Otisville (29.4% Hispanic).

Port Jervis's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Port Jervis, 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 Jervis is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Jervis ranks 61st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Jervis's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

Port Jervis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Matamoras (0.7% Native American/Other), Sparrow Bush (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0.6% Native American/Other), Unionville (0% Native American/Other), and Otisville (0% Native American/Other).

Port Jervis's Multiracial Population

582 residents of Port Jervis, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Jervis is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Jervis ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Jervis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Jervis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Port Jervis is more Multiracial than neighboring Matamoras (1.9% Multiracial), and Unionville (4% Multiracial). Port Jervis is less Multiracial than neighboring Sparrow Bush (18.9% Multiracial), and Otisville (6.9% 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.