Rhinebeck, NY Demographics

A map of Rhinebeck's Population by Race

Rhinebeck, New York has an estimated population of 2,650, a slight decrease from the 2,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 1.9% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rhinebeck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rhinebeck 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 Rhinebeck, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rhinebeck is ranked the 537th 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). Rhinebeck was ranked the 540th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rhinebeck's White Population

2,139 residents of Rhinebeck, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rhinebeck is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rhinebeck ranks 697th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has decreased from 84.4% to 80.7%.

Rhinebeck is more White than neighboring Rhinecliff (69.4% White), East Kingston (71.4% White), and Port Ewen (65.4% White). Rhinebeck is less White than neighboring Barrytown (94.1% White), and Red Hook (86.4% White).

Rhinebeck's Black Population

84 residents of Rhinebeck, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rhinebeck is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rhinebeck ranks 699th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's Black population has grown by an estimated 154.5%. Black residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.2%.

Rhinebeck is more Black than neighboring East Kingston (0% Black), Barrytown (0% Black), and Red Hook (1.7% Black). Rhinebeck is less Black than neighboring Rhinecliff (19.4% Black), and Port Ewen (4.3% Black).

Rhinebeck's Asian Population

51 residents of Rhinebeck, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rhinebeck is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rhinebeck ranks 469th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Rhinebeck is more Asian than neighboring Rhinecliff (0% Asian), East Kingston (0% Asian), Barrytown (0% Asian), Red Hook (1.5% Asian), and Port Ewen (0% Asian).

Rhinebeck's Hispanic Population

215 residents of Rhinebeck, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rhinebeck is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rhinebeck ranks 469th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.1%.

Rhinebeck is more Hispanic than neighboring Rhinecliff (0% Hispanic), Barrytown (0% Hispanic), and Red Hook (5.3% Hispanic). Rhinebeck is less Hispanic than neighboring East Kingston (22.5% Hispanic), and Port Ewen (16.8% Hispanic).

Rhinebeck's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Rhinebeck, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rhinebeck is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rhinebeck ranks 655th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Rhinebeck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rhinecliff (0% Native American/Other), East Kingston (0% Native American/Other), Barrytown (0% Native American/Other), Red Hook (1.3% Native American/Other), and Port Ewen (0.7% Native American/Other).

Rhinebeck's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Rhinebeck, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rhinebeck is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rhinebeck ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinebeck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rhinebeck's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.7%.

Rhinebeck is more Multiracial than neighboring Red Hook (3.8% Multiracial). Rhinebeck is less Multiracial than neighboring Rhinecliff (11.2% Multiracial), East Kingston (6.2% Multiracial), Barrytown (5.9% Multiracial), and Port Ewen (12.7% 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.