Rhinecliff, NY Demographics

A map of Rhinecliff's Population by Race

Rhinecliff, New York has an estimated population of 669, a dramatic increase from the 380 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 19.4% Black, 11.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rhinecliff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rhinecliff 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 Rhinecliff, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rhinecliff is ranked the 963rd 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). Rhinecliff was ranked the 1131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rhinecliff's White Population

464 residents of Rhinecliff, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rhinecliff is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rhinecliff ranks 488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinecliff's White population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. White residents' share of Rhinecliff's population has decreased from 89.2% to 69.4%.

Rhinecliff is more White than neighboring Port Ewen (65.4% White), Kingston (61.2% White), and Lincoln Park (68.7% White). Rhinecliff is less White than neighboring Rhinebeck (80.7% White), and East Kingston (71.4% White).

Rhinecliff's Black Population

130 residents of Rhinecliff, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rhinecliff is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rhinecliff ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinecliff's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 130. Black residents' share of Rhinecliff's population has increased from 0.0% to 19.4%.

Rhinecliff is more Black than neighboring Rhinebeck (3.2% Black), Port Ewen (4.3% Black), East Kingston (0% Black), Kingston (12.7% Black), and Lincoln Park (11.1% Black).

Rhinecliff's Asian Population

0 residents of Rhinecliff, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rhinecliff is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rhinecliff ranks 1070th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Rhinecliff is less Asian than neighboring Rhinebeck (1.9% Asian), Kingston (3% Asian), and Lincoln Park (1.9% Asian).

Rhinecliff's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rhinecliff, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rhinecliff is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rhinecliff ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinecliff's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rhinecliff's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.

Rhinecliff is less Hispanic than neighboring Rhinebeck (8.1% Hispanic), Port Ewen (16.8% Hispanic), East Kingston (22.5% Hispanic), Kingston (15.9% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (7.5% Hispanic).

Rhinecliff's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rhinecliff, 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 Rhinecliff is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rhinecliff 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, Rhinecliff's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Rhinecliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rhinecliff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rhinebeck (1.4% Native American/Other), Port Ewen (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kingston (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rhinecliff's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Rhinecliff, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rhinecliff is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rhinecliff ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinecliff's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 240.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rhinecliff's population has increased from 5.8% to 11.2%.

Rhinecliff is more Multiracial than neighboring Rhinebeck (4.7% Multiracial), East Kingston (6.2% Multiracial), Kingston (6.7% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (10.7% Multiracial). Rhinecliff is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.