Skaneateles, NY Demographics

A map of Skaneateles's Population by Race

Skaneateles, New York has an estimated population of 2,543, a less than 1% change from the 2,533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Skaneateles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 9.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Skaneateles is ranked the 554th 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). Skaneateles was ranked the 558th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Skaneateles's White Population

2,424 residents of Skaneateles, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Skaneateles is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Skaneateles ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skaneateles's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Skaneateles's population has increased from 93.8% to 95.3%.

Skaneateles is more White than neighboring Melrose Park (91.8% White), Jordan (91.7% White), and Auburn (81.1% White). Skaneateles is less White than neighboring Elbridge (96.7% White), and Marcellus (97% White).

Skaneateles's Black Population

0 residents of Skaneateles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Skaneateles is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Skaneateles ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Skaneateles is less Black than neighboring Elbridge (0.8% Black), Marcellus (0.1% Black), Melrose Park (0.2% Black), Jordan (2.4% Black), and Auburn (6.6% Black).

Skaneateles's Asian Population

12 residents of Skaneateles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Skaneateles is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Skaneateles ranks 677th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skaneateles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Skaneateles's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Skaneateles is more Asian than neighboring Marcellus (0.3% Asian). Skaneateles is less Asian than neighboring Elbridge (0.7% Asian), Melrose Park (2.3% Asian), and Jordan (0.8% Asian).

Skaneateles's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Skaneateles, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Skaneateles is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Skaneateles ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skaneateles's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Skaneateles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Skaneateles is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbridge (0.4% Hispanic), Marcellus (2% Hispanic), and Melrose Park (1.7% Hispanic). Skaneateles is less Hispanic than neighboring Jordan (2.5% Hispanic), and Auburn (3.9% Hispanic).

Skaneateles's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Skaneateles, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Skaneateles is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Skaneateles ranks 1034th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skaneateles's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 171.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Skaneateles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Skaneateles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elbridge (0% Native American/Other), Marcellus (0% Native American/Other), Melrose Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Jordan (0% Native American/Other).

Skaneateles's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Skaneateles, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Skaneateles is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Skaneateles ranks 915th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skaneateles's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Skaneateles's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

Skaneateles is more Multiracial than neighboring Marcellus (0.7% Multiracial). Skaneateles is less Multiracial than neighboring Elbridge (1.5% Multiracial), Melrose Park (3.9% Multiracial), Jordan (2.6% Multiracial), and Auburn (7.1% 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.