Shokan, NY Demographics

A map of Shokan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,073	940	89.7%	87.4%
Hispanic	55	55	4.6%	5.1%
Asian	44	26	3.7%	2.4%
Multiracial	24	33	2.0%	3.1%
Black	0	11	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.9%

Shokan, New York has an estimated population of 1,196, a large increase from the 1,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shokan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shokan has become 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 Shokan, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shokan is ranked the 797th 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). Shokan was ranked the 826th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shokan's White Population

1,073 residents of Shokan, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shokan is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Shokan ranks 591st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's White population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Shokan's population has increased from 87.4% to 89.7%.

Shokan is more White than neighboring Woodstock (85.3% White), Zena (81.4% White), Phoenicia (63.1% White), and Stone Ridge (74.9% White). Shokan is less White than neighboring West Hurley (93% White).

Shokan's Black Population

0 residents of Shokan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shokan is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Shokan ranks 775th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Shokan's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Shokan is less Black than neighboring West Hurley (0.1% Black), Woodstock (2.1% Black), and Stone Ridge (13.2% Black).

Shokan's Asian Population

44 residents of Shokan, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shokan is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Shokan ranks 440th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Asian residents' share of Shokan's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Shokan is more Asian than neighboring West Hurley (0.8% Asian), Woodstock (0.7% Asian), Phoenicia (0% Asian), and Stone Ridge (2.8% Asian). Shokan is less Asian than neighboring Zena (6.9% Asian).

Shokan's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Shokan, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shokan is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Shokan ranks 621st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Shokan's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.6%.

Shokan is more Hispanic than neighboring West Hurley (1.6% Hispanic). Shokan is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodstock (6.9% Hispanic), Zena (7.4% Hispanic), Phoenicia (19.6% Hispanic), and Stone Ridge (8.6% Hispanic).

Shokan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shokan, 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 Shokan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Shokan ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shokan's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Shokan is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hurley (0.1% Native American/Other), and Woodstock (0.9% Native American/Other).

Shokan's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Shokan, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shokan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shokan ranks 746th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shokan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Shokan's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.0%.

Shokan is more Multiracial than neighboring Stone Ridge (0.5% Multiracial). Shokan is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hurley (4.5% Multiracial), Woodstock (4.1% Multiracial), Zena (4.2% Multiracial), and Phoenicia (17.3% 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.