Ravena, NY Demographics

A map of Ravena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,582	2,603	79.6%	79.6%
Hispanic	317	207	9.8%	6.3%
Multiracial	148	216	4.6%	6.6%
Black	123	188	3.8%	5.7%
Asian	62	29	1.9%	0.9%
Native American/Other	11	28	0.3%	0.9%

Ravena, New York has an estimated population of 3,243, a less than 1% change from the 3,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 1.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ravena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ravena is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Ravena, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ravena is ranked the 470th 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). Ravena was ranked the 472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ravena's White Population

2,582 residents of Ravena, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ravena is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Ravena ranks 835th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ravena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.6%.

Ravena is less White than neighboring New Baltimore (98.3% White), Castleton-on-Hudson (84.3% White), Coxsackie (90.4% White), Kinderhook (87.8% White), and Valatie (82.5% White).

Ravena's Black Population

123 residents of Ravena, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ravena is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Ravena ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Black residents' share of Ravena's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.8%.

Ravena is more Black than neighboring New Baltimore (1.7% Black), Castleton-on-Hudson (1.9% Black), Coxsackie (0% Black), Kinderhook (0% Black), and Valatie (0.6% Black).

Ravena's Asian Population

62 residents of Ravena, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ravena is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Ravena ranks 801st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 113.8%. Asian residents' share of Ravena's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Ravena is more Asian than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Asian), Castleton-on-Hudson (0.6% Asian), Coxsackie (0% Asian), Kinderhook (0.5% Asian), and Valatie (0.2% Asian).

Ravena's Hispanic Population

317 residents of Ravena, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ravena is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Ravena ranks 544th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ravena's population has increased from 6.3% to 9.8%.

Ravena is more Hispanic than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Hispanic), Castleton-on-Hudson (9.5% Hispanic), Coxsackie (4.3% Hispanic), and Valatie (5.2% Hispanic). Ravena is less Hispanic than neighboring Kinderhook (10.4% Hispanic).

Ravena's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Ravena, 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 Ravena is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ravena ranks 384th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ravena's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Ravena is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Native American/Other), Castleton-on-Hudson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Kinderhook (0% Native American/Other). Ravena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coxsackie (3.3% Native American/Other), and Valatie (2.2% Native American/Other).

Ravena's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Ravena, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ravena is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ravena ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ravena's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.6%.

Ravena is more Multiracial than neighboring New Baltimore (0% Multiracial), Castleton-on-Hudson (3.6% Multiracial), Coxsackie (2% Multiracial), and Kinderhook (1.3% Multiracial). Ravena is less Multiracial than neighboring Valatie (9.3% 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.