Rifton, NY Demographics

A map of Rifton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	455	411	84.1%	85.4%
Multiracial	38	30	7.0%	6.2%
Black	27	3	5.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	21	31	3.9%	6.4%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Rifton, New York has an estimated population of 541, a large increase from the 481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rifton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rifton 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 Rifton, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 28.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rifton is ranked the 1037th 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). Rifton was ranked the 1075th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rifton's White Population

455 residents of Rifton, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rifton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rifton ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifton's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Rifton's population has decreased from 85.4% to 84.1%.

Rifton is more White than neighboring Tillson (66.1% White), and Hurley (80.3% White). Rifton is less White than neighboring Rosendale (84.3% White), High Falls (88.7% White), and Hillside (88.1% White).

Rifton's Black Population

27 residents of Rifton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rifton is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rifton ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifton's Black population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Black residents' share of Rifton's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.0%.

Rifton is more Black than neighboring Tillson (0.3% Black), Rosendale (2.6% Black), High Falls (0.1% Black), Hurley (0% Black), and Hillside (3.2% Black).

Rifton's Asian Population

0 residents of Rifton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rifton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rifton ranks 823rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rifton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Rifton is less Asian than neighboring Tillson (0.4% Asian), Rosendale (2% Asian), Hurley (3.3% Asian), and Hillside (2.7% Asian).

Rifton's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Rifton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rifton is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rifton ranks 537th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rifton's population has decreased from 6.4% to 3.9%.

Rifton is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosendale (0.5% Hispanic), and Hillside (0% Hispanic). Rifton is less Hispanic than neighboring Tillson (7.1% Hispanic), High Falls (4.2% Hispanic), and Hurley (4.7% Hispanic).

Rifton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rifton, 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 Rifton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rifton ranks 871st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Rifton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tillson (24.7% Native American/Other), Rosendale (8.7% Native American/Other), High Falls (6.9% Native American/Other), and Hurley (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rifton's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Rifton, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rifton is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rifton ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rifton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rifton's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.0%.

Rifton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tillson (1.4% Multiracial), Rosendale (1.9% Multiracial), High Falls (0.1% Multiracial), and Hillside (5.9% Multiracial). Rifton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hurley (10.8% 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.