Scarsdale, NY Demographics

A map of Scarsdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,496	12,249	63.8%	67.1%
Asian	3,655	3,816	20.3%	20.9%
Multiracial	1,548	912	8.6%	5.0%
Hispanic	829	922	4.6%	5.1%
Black	321	220	1.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	161	134	0.9%	0.7%

Scarsdale, New York has an estimated population of 18,010, a slight decrease from the 18,253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 20.3% Asian, 8.6% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scarsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scarsdale is ranked the 104th 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). Scarsdale was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scarsdale's White Population

11,496 residents of Scarsdale, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scarsdale is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Scarsdale ranks 1067th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Scarsdale's population has decreased from 67.1% to 63.8%.

Scarsdale is more White than neighboring White Plains (42.5% White), Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (50.1% White), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (14.5% White). Scarsdale is less White than neighboring Hartsdale (67.6% White), and Eastchester (76.2% White).

Scarsdale's Black Population

321 residents of Scarsdale, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scarsdale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Scarsdale ranks 708th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.9%. Black residents' share of Scarsdale's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Scarsdale is less Black than neighboring Hartsdale (2.4% Black), White Plains (12.4% Black), Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (4.2% Black), Eastchester (2.5% Black), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (47.9% Black).

Scarsdale's Asian Population

3,655 residents of Scarsdale, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scarsdale is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Scarsdale ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Scarsdale's population has decreased from 20.9% to 20.3%.

Scarsdale is more Asian than neighboring Hartsdale (16.9% Asian), White Plains (8.6% Asian), Eastchester (10.8% Asian), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (4.7% Asian). Scarsdale is less Asian than neighboring Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (30.6% Asian).

Scarsdale's Hispanic Population

829 residents of Scarsdale, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scarsdale is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Scarsdale ranks 626th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Scarsdale's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.6%.

Scarsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartsdale (11.7% Hispanic), White Plains (32.1% Hispanic), Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (11.1% Hispanic), Eastchester (8.1% Hispanic), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (19.8% Hispanic).

Scarsdale's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Scarsdale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scarsdale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Scarsdale ranks 491st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scarsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Scarsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hartsdale (0.3% Native American/Other), and Eastchester (0.2% Native American/Other). Scarsdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Plains (1.5% Native American/Other), Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (1.4% Native American/Other), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (10.9% Native American/Other).

Scarsdale's Multiracial Population

1,548 residents of Scarsdale, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scarsdale is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Scarsdale ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scarsdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Scarsdale's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.6%.

Scarsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartsdale (1% Multiracial), White Plains (3% Multiracial), Greenville CDP (Westchester County) (2.6% Multiracial), Eastchester (2.2% Multiracial), and Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (2.2% 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.