Saugerties, NY Demographics

A map of Saugerties's Population by Race

Saugerties, New York has an estimated population of 3,884, a less than 1% change from the 3,899 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 9.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saugerties, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saugerties 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 Saugerties, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saugerties is ranked the 428th 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). Saugerties was ranked the 426th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saugerties's White Population

2,934 residents of Saugerties, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saugerties is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Saugerties ranks 844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Saugerties's population has decreased from 79.1% to 75.5%.

Saugerties is more White than neighboring Bard College (60.8% White). Saugerties is less White than neighboring Saugerties South (82.9% White), Malden-on-Hudson (94.2% White), Glasco (77% White), and Tivoli (82.1% White).

Saugerties's Black Population

27 residents of Saugerties, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saugerties is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Saugerties ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Black residents' share of Saugerties's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.

Saugerties is more Black than neighboring Malden-on-Hudson (0% Black), Glasco (0% Black), and Tivoli (0% Black). Saugerties is less Black than neighboring Saugerties South (1.1% Black), and Bard College (7.2% Black).

Saugerties's Asian Population

19 residents of Saugerties, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saugerties is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Saugerties ranks 631st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Asian residents' share of Saugerties's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Saugerties is more Asian than neighboring Saugerties South (0.4% Asian), and Malden-on-Hudson (0% Asian). Saugerties is less Asian than neighboring Glasco (0.9% Asian), Tivoli (1.7% Asian), and Bard College (9.4% Asian).

Saugerties's Hispanic Population

527 residents of Saugerties, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saugerties is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Saugerties ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Saugerties's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.6%.

Saugerties is more Hispanic than neighboring Saugerties South (6.5% Hispanic), Malden-on-Hudson (5.8% Hispanic), Glasco (11.4% Hispanic), and Bard College (11.9% Hispanic). Saugerties is less Hispanic than neighboring Tivoli (15.6% Hispanic).

Saugerties's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Saugerties, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saugerties is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Saugerties ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Saugerties's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Saugerties is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saugerties South (0% Native American/Other), Malden-on-Hudson (0% Native American/Other), and Tivoli (0% Native American/Other). Saugerties is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glasco (4.9% Native American/Other), and Bard College (2.7% Native American/Other).

Saugerties's Multiracial Population

352 residents of Saugerties, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saugerties is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Saugerties ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugerties's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Saugerties's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.1%.

Saugerties is more Multiracial than neighboring Malden-on-Hudson (0% Multiracial), Glasco (5.9% Multiracial), Tivoli (0.6% Multiracial), and Bard College (8% 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.