Salt Point, NY Demographics

A map of Salt Point's Population by Race

Salt Point, New York has an estimated population of 322, a dramatic increase from the 202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 33.5% Hispanic, 12.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salt Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salt Point has become considerably 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 Salt Point, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salt Point is ranked the 1148th 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). Salt Point was ranked the 1232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salt Point's White Population

173 residents of Salt Point, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salt Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Salt Point ranks 520th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Salt Point's population has decreased from 88.6% to 53.7%.

Salt Point is less White than neighboring Pleasant Valley (77.6% White), Millbrook (77.5% White), MacDonnell Heights (90.3% White), Haviland (73.5% White), and Freedom Plains (66.3% White).

Salt Point's Black Population

0 residents of Salt Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salt Point is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Salt Point ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Salt Point's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Salt Point is less Black than neighboring Pleasant Valley (6.1% Black), Millbrook (0.9% Black), MacDonnell Heights (3.8% Black), Haviland (12.7% Black), and Freedom Plains (28.2% Black).

Salt Point's Asian Population

0 residents of Salt Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salt Point is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Salt Point ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Salt Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salt Point is less Asian than neighboring Millbrook (5% Asian), MacDonnell Heights (2.1% Asian), and Haviland (2.7% Asian).

Salt Point's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Salt Point, or 33.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salt Point is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Salt Point ranks 685th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Salt Point's population has increased from 4.5% to 33.5%.

Salt Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Valley (2.6% Hispanic), Millbrook (7.6% Hispanic), MacDonnell Heights (2.4% Hispanic), Haviland (4.8% Hispanic), and Freedom Plains (5.4% Hispanic).

Salt Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salt 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 Salt Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salt Point ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salt Point's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Salt Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Valley (0.1% Native American/Other), and Haviland (0.2% Native American/Other).

Salt Point's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Salt Point, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salt Point is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salt Point ranks 615th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salt Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 485.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Salt Point's population has increased from 3.5% to 12.7%.

Salt Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Millbrook (9.1% Multiracial), MacDonnell Heights (1.4% Multiracial), Haviland (6.2% Multiracial), and Freedom Plains (0% Multiracial). Salt Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Valley (13.6% 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.