Roscoe, NY Demographics

A map of Roscoe's Population by Race

Roscoe, New York has an estimated population of 627, a large increase from the 497 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roscoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roscoe has become considerably less 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 Roscoe, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roscoe is ranked the 994th 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). Roscoe was ranked the 1059th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roscoe's White Population

583 residents of Roscoe, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roscoe is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Roscoe ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's White population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Roscoe's population has increased from 88.9% to 93.0%.

Roscoe is more White than neighboring Livingston Manor (81% White), Jeffersonville (84.7% White), Hortonville (81.5% White), and Hankins (65.8% White). Roscoe is less White than neighboring Downsville (96.3% White).

Roscoe's Black Population

0 residents of Roscoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roscoe is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Roscoe ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Roscoe is less Black than neighboring Jeffersonville (4.5% Black), Hortonville (5.4% Black), and Hankins (5.8% Black).

Roscoe's Asian Population

0 residents of Roscoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roscoe is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Roscoe ranks 834th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Roscoe is less Asian than neighboring Livingston Manor (3% Asian).

Roscoe's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Roscoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roscoe is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Roscoe ranks 525th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Roscoe's population has decreased from 6.6% to 0.0%.

Roscoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Livingston Manor (3.6% Hispanic), Jeffersonville (8% Hispanic), Hortonville (6.3% Hispanic), and Hankins (24% Hispanic).

Roscoe's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Roscoe, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roscoe is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Roscoe ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roscoe's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.4%.

Roscoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jeffersonville (0% Native American/Other), Downsville (0% Native American/Other), Hortonville (0% Native American/Other), and Hankins (0% Native American/Other). Roscoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston Manor (2.8% Native American/Other).

Roscoe's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Roscoe, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roscoe is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Roscoe ranks 1096th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 163.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Roscoe's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.6%.

Roscoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Jeffersonville (2.8% Multiracial), Downsville (3.7% Multiracial), and Hankins (4.4% Multiracial). Roscoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston Manor (9.6% Multiracial), and Hortonville (6.8% 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.