Schaghticoke, NY Demographics

A map of Schaghticoke's Population by Race

Schaghticoke, New York has an estimated population of 545, an increase from the 527 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schaghticoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schaghticoke has become considerably less 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 Schaghticoke, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schaghticoke is ranked the 1031st 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). Schaghticoke was ranked the 1040th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schaghticoke's White Population

524 residents of Schaghticoke, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schaghticoke is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Schaghticoke ranks 445th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has increased from 89.9% to 96.1%.

Schaghticoke is more White than neighboring Valley Falls (94.2% White), Stillwater (85.3% White), Mechanicville (85.5% White), Waterford (86.4% White), and Cohoes (74% White).

Schaghticoke's Black Population

0 residents of Schaghticoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schaghticoke is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Schaghticoke ranks 538th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Schaghticoke is less Black than neighboring Stillwater (3.4% Black), Mechanicville (1.2% Black), Waterford (0.1% Black), and Cohoes (7.5% Black).

Schaghticoke's Asian Population

0 residents of Schaghticoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schaghticoke is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Schaghticoke ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Schaghticoke is less Asian than neighboring Valley Falls (1.1% Asian), Mechanicville (0.3% Asian), Waterford (7.5% Asian), and Cohoes (2.5% Asian).

Schaghticoke's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Schaghticoke, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schaghticoke is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Schaghticoke ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Schaghticoke is less Hispanic than neighboring Valley Falls (2.2% Hispanic), Stillwater (7.3% Hispanic), Mechanicville (7.1% Hispanic), Waterford (1.6% Hispanic), and Cohoes (8.4% Hispanic).

Schaghticoke's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Schaghticoke, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schaghticoke is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Schaghticoke ranks 210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Schaghticoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (0% Native American/Other). Schaghticoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stillwater (0.5% Native American/Other), Mechanicville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other).

Schaghticoke's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Schaghticoke, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schaghticoke is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Schaghticoke ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schaghticoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Schaghticoke's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.6%.

Schaghticoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Falls (2% Multiracial). Schaghticoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Stillwater (3.5% Multiracial), Mechanicville (4.6% Multiracial), Waterford (4.4% Multiracial), and Cohoes (7% 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.