Rouses Point, NY Demographics

A map of Rouses Point's Population by Race

Rouses Point, New York has an estimated population of 2,414, an increase from the 2,195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rouses Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rouses Point is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Rouses Point, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 13.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rouses Point is ranked the 573rd 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). Rouses Point was ranked the 598th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rouses Point's White Population

2,245 residents of Rouses Point, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rouses Point is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rouses Point ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Rouses Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.0%.

Rouses Point is more White than neighboring Alburgh (87.2% White), Champlain (90.8% White), and Chazy (66.7% White). Rouses Point is less White than neighboring Mooers (100% White), and West Chazy (95.7% White).

Rouses Point's Black Population

4 residents of Rouses Point, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rouses Point is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rouses Point ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Black residents' share of Rouses Point's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Rouses Point is more Black than neighboring Mooers (0% Black). Rouses Point is less Black than neighboring Alburgh (2.1% Black), Champlain (3.1% Black), Chazy (4.6% Black), and West Chazy (3.6% Black).

Rouses Point's Asian Population

35 residents of Rouses Point, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rouses Point is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rouses Point ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Rouses Point's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Rouses Point is more Asian than neighboring Alburgh (0% Asian), Champlain (0% Asian), Chazy (0% Asian), Mooers (0% Asian), and West Chazy (0% Asian).

Rouses Point's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Rouses Point, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rouses Point is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rouses Point ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rouses Point's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.7%.

Rouses Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Mooers (0% Hispanic), and West Chazy (0% Hispanic). Rouses Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Alburgh (2.9% Hispanic), Champlain (3.1% Hispanic), and Chazy (4.2% Hispanic).

Rouses Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rouses Point, 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 Rouses Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rouses Point ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rouses Point's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rouses Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alburgh (4.3% Native American/Other).

Rouses Point's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Rouses Point, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rouses Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rouses Point ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rouses Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rouses Point's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.7%.

Rouses Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooers (0% Multiracial), and West Chazy (0.7% Multiracial). Rouses Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Alburgh (3.5% Multiracial), Champlain (3% Multiracial), and Chazy (24.6% 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.