Sloatsburg, NY Demographics
A map of Sloatsburg's Population by Race
Sloatsburg, New York has an estimated population of 3,038, a less than 1% change from the 3,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% White, 20.2% Hispanic, 9.5% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sloatsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Sloatsburg has become considerably 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 Sloatsburg, that probability was 48.0% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Sloatsburg is ranked the 491st 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). Sloatsburg was ranked the 496th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Sloatsburg's White Population
1,847 residents of Sloatsburg, or 60.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sloatsburg is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Sloatsburg ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has decreased from 69.3% to 60.8%.
Sloatsburg is more White than neighboring Hillburn (26.3% White), Suffern (54.5% White), and Ramapo College of New Jersey (56.1% White). Sloatsburg is less White than neighboring Tuxedo Park (71.5% White), and Montebello (72.8% White).
Sloatsburg's Black Population
289 residents of Sloatsburg, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sloatsburg is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Sloatsburg ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.7%. Black residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has increased from 4.7% to 9.5%.
Sloatsburg is more Black than neighboring Tuxedo Park (0% Black), and Montebello (3.7% Black). Sloatsburg is less Black than neighboring Hillburn (17.6% Black), Suffern (16% Black), and Ramapo College of New Jersey (12.9% Black).
Sloatsburg's Asian Population
102 residents of Sloatsburg, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sloatsburg is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Sloatsburg ranks 424th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Asian residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.4%.
Sloatsburg is more Asian than neighboring Hillburn (0.8% Asian), and Tuxedo Park (2% Asian). Sloatsburg is less Asian than neighboring Suffern (5.7% Asian), Ramapo College of New Jersey (8.5% Asian), and Montebello (7.8% Asian).
Sloatsburg's Hispanic Population
614 residents of Sloatsburg, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sloatsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sloatsburg ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has increased from 18.7% to 20.2%.
Sloatsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuxedo Park (7.3% Hispanic), Suffern (19.8% Hispanic), Ramapo College of New Jersey (17.3% Hispanic), and Montebello (10.8% Hispanic). Sloatsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillburn (40.9% Hispanic).
Sloatsburg's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Sloatsburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sloatsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sloatsburg ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.
Sloatsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuxedo Park (0% Native American/Other), and Ramapo College of New Jersey (0% Native American/Other). Sloatsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillburn (4.9% Native American/Other), Suffern (1.1% Native American/Other), and Montebello (1.2% Native American/Other).
Sloatsburg's Multiracial Population
182 residents of Sloatsburg, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sloatsburg is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sloatsburg ranks 656th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sloatsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sloatsburg's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.0%.
Sloatsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Suffern (2.9% Multiracial), Ramapo College of New Jersey (5.1% Multiracial), and Montebello (3.7% Multiracial). Sloatsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillburn (9.5% Multiracial), and Tuxedo Park (19.2% 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.