Port Leyden, NY Demographics

A map of Port Leyden's Population by Race

Port Leyden, New York has an estimated population of 659, a large increase from the 554 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Leyden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Leyden has become 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 Leyden, that probability was 6.3% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Leyden is ranked the 968th 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 Leyden was ranked the 1026th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Leyden's White Population

630 residents of Port Leyden, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Leyden is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Port Leyden ranks 29th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Leyden's White population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Port Leyden's population has decreased from 96.8% to 95.6%.

Port Leyden is more White than neighboring Turin (73.1% White), Constableville (93.7% White), Boonville (94.6% White), and White Lake CDP (Oneida County) (94.5% White). Port Leyden is less White than neighboring Lyons Falls (97.9% White).

Port Leyden's Black Population

7 residents of Port Leyden, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Leyden is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Port Leyden ranks 1146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Leyden's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Port Leyden's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Port Leyden is more Black than neighboring Lyons Falls (0% Black), Turin (0% Black), Constableville (0% Black), Boonville (0.6% Black), and White Lake CDP (Oneida County) (0% Black).

Port Leyden's Asian Population

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

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

Port Leyden is less Asian than neighboring Constableville (5.1% Asian).

Port Leyden's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Port Leyden, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Leyden is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Leyden ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Leyden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Leyden's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Port Leyden is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyons Falls (0% Hispanic), Turin (0% Hispanic), Constableville (0% Hispanic), Boonville (0.2% Hispanic), and White Lake CDP (Oneida County) (0% Hispanic).

Port Leyden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Leyden, 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 Leyden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Leyden ranks 1114th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Leyden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Leyden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Leyden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Turin (25.3% Native American/Other), and Boonville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Port Leyden's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Port Leyden, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Leyden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Leyden ranks 1221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Leyden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Leyden's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.7%.

Port Leyden is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyons Falls (2.1% Multiracial), Turin (1.7% Multiracial), and Constableville (1.2% Multiracial). Port Leyden is less Multiracial than neighboring Boonville (4.6% Multiracial), and White Lake CDP (Oneida County) (5.5% 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.