Salamanca, NY Demographics

A map of Salamanca's Population by Race

Salamanca, New York has an estimated population of 5,846, a slight decrease from the 5,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 17.3% Native American/Other, 9.4% Multiracial, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salamanca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salamanca 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 Salamanca, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 53.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salamanca is ranked the 319th 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). Salamanca was ranked the 318th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salamanca's White Population

3,791 residents of Salamanca, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salamanca is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Salamanca ranks 1095th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Salamanca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.8%.

Salamanca is less White than neighboring Little Valley (89.7% White), Ellicottville (99.1% White), Limestone (95.8% White), Foster Brook (97.7% White), and Bradford (91.7% White).

Salamanca's Black Population

110 residents of Salamanca, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salamanca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Salamanca ranks 791st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's Black population has grown by an estimated 86.4%. Black residents' share of Salamanca's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Salamanca is more Black than neighboring Little Valley (1.8% Black), Ellicottville (0% Black), Limestone (0.8% Black), Foster Brook (0% Black), and Bradford (0.8% Black).

Salamanca's Asian Population

5 residents of Salamanca, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salamanca is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Salamanca ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Asian residents' share of Salamanca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Salamanca is more Asian than neighboring Ellicottville (0% Asian), and Limestone (0% Asian). Salamanca is less Asian than neighboring Little Valley (0.4% Asian), Foster Brook (2% Asian), and Bradford (2.1% Asian).

Salamanca's Hispanic Population

380 residents of Salamanca, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salamanca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Salamanca ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Salamanca's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.5%.

Salamanca is more Hispanic than neighboring Little Valley (3.4% Hispanic), Ellicottville (0% Hispanic), Limestone (0% Hispanic), Foster Brook (0% Hispanic), and Bradford (1.1% Hispanic).

Salamanca's Native American/Other Population

1,009 residents of Salamanca, or 17.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salamanca is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salamanca ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salamanca's population has decreased from 20.3% to 17.3%.

Salamanca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Little Valley (3.5% Native American/Other), Ellicottville (0.9% Native American/Other), Limestone (2.9% Native American/Other), Foster Brook (0% Native American/Other), and Bradford (0.1% Native American/Other).

Salamanca's Multiracial Population

551 residents of Salamanca, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salamanca is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salamanca ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamanca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salamanca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Salamanca is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Valley (1.3% Multiracial), Ellicottville (0% Multiracial), Limestone (0.4% Multiracial), Foster Brook (0.3% Multiracial), and Bradford (4.2% 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.