Rye, NY Demographics

A map of Rye's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,558	13,052	76.4%	78.7%
Hispanic	1,143	1,388	7.0%	8.4%
Asian	1,125	1,185	6.8%	7.1%
Multiracial	1,040	705	6.3%	4.2%
Black	343	189	2.1%	1.1%
Native American/Other	219	73	1.3%	0.4%

Rye, New York has an estimated population of 16,428, a less than 1% change from the 16,592 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 6.8% Asian, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rye, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rye 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 Rye, that probability was 36.7% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rye is ranked the 116th 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). Rye was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rye's White Population

12,558 residents of Rye, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rye is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Rye ranks 855th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Rye's population has decreased from 78.7% to 76.4%.

Rye is more White than neighboring Mamaroneck (56.7% White), Port Chester (29.9% White), Byram (51.8% White), Glen Cove (53.9% White), and Pemberwick (75.9% White).

Rye's Black Population

343 residents of Rye, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rye is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Rye ranks 735th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's Black population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Black residents' share of Rye's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.1%.

Rye is more Black than neighboring Byram (0.4% Black), and Pemberwick (0% Black). Rye is less Black than neighboring Mamaroneck (4.8% Black), Port Chester (7.9% Black), and Glen Cove (4.3% Black).

Rye's Asian Population

1,125 residents of Rye, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rye is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Rye ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Asian residents' share of Rye's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Rye is more Asian than neighboring Mamaroneck (5.8% Asian), Port Chester (2.3% Asian), Byram (2.5% Asian), Glen Cove (5.5% Asian), and Pemberwick (2% Asian).

Rye's Hispanic Population

1,143 residents of Rye, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rye is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rye ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rye's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%.

Rye is less Hispanic than neighboring Mamaroneck (27.3% Hispanic), Port Chester (57.6% Hispanic), Byram (40.3% Hispanic), Glen Cove (33% Hispanic), and Pemberwick (18.5% Hispanic).

Rye's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Rye, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rye is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rye ranks 839th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rye's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Rye is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Chester (0.9% Native American/Other), Glen Cove (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pemberwick (0% Native American/Other). Rye is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mamaroneck (1.8% Native American/Other), and Byram (3.9% Native American/Other).

Rye's Multiracial Population

1,040 residents of Rye, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rye is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rye ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rye's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Rye's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.3%.

Rye is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamaroneck (3.7% Multiracial), Port Chester (1.4% Multiracial), Byram (1.1% Multiracial), Glen Cove (3% Multiracial), and Pemberwick (3.5% 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.