Rosendale, NY Demographics

A map of Rosendale's Population by Race

Rosendale, New York has an estimated population of 962, a large decrease from the 1,285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 8.7% Native American/Other, 2.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.5% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosendale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosendale has become 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 Rosendale, that probability was 29.2% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosendale is ranked the 866th 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). Rosendale was ranked the 776th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosendale's White Population

811 residents of Rosendale, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosendale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rosendale ranks 720th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's White population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. White residents' share of Rosendale's population has increased from 83.7% to 84.3%.

Rosendale is more White than neighboring Tillson (66.1% White), Rifton (84.1% White), and Hurley (80.3% White). Rosendale is less White than neighboring High Falls (88.7% White), and Hillside (88.1% White).

Rosendale's Black Population

25 residents of Rosendale, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosendale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rosendale ranks 529th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Rosendale's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.6%.

Rosendale is more Black than neighboring Tillson (0.3% Black), High Falls (0.1% Black), and Hurley (0% Black). Rosendale is less Black than neighboring Rifton (5% Black), and Hillside (3.2% Black).

Rosendale's Asian Population

19 residents of Rosendale, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosendale is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rosendale ranks 519th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of Rosendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Rosendale is more Asian than neighboring Tillson (0.4% Asian), Rifton (0% Asian), and High Falls (0% Asian). Rosendale is less Asian than neighboring Hurley (3.3% Asian), and Hillside (2.7% Asian).

Rosendale's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Rosendale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosendale is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rosendale ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosendale's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.5%.

Rosendale is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillside (0% Hispanic). Rosendale is less Hispanic than neighboring Tillson (7.1% Hispanic), Rifton (3.9% Hispanic), High Falls (4.2% Hispanic), and Hurley (4.7% Hispanic).

Rosendale's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Rosendale, or 8.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosendale is higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosendale ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 833.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosendale's population has increased from 0.7% to 8.7%.

Rosendale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rifton (0% Native American/Other), High Falls (6.9% Native American/Other), Hurley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hillside (0% Native American/Other). Rosendale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tillson (24.7% Native American/Other).

Rosendale's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Rosendale, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosendale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rosendale ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosendale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosendale's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.9%.

Rosendale is more Multiracial than neighboring Tillson (1.4% Multiracial), and High Falls (0.1% Multiracial). Rosendale is less Multiracial than neighboring Rifton (7% Multiracial), Hurley (10.8% Multiracial), and Hillside (5.9% 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.