South Cairo, NY Demographics

A map of South Cairo's Population by Race

South Cairo, New York has an estimated population of 619, an increase from the 590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Cairo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Cairo 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 South Cairo, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Cairo is ranked the 1000th 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). South Cairo was ranked the 1002nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Cairo's White Population

591 residents of South Cairo, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Cairo is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Cairo ranks 813th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's White population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of South Cairo's population has increased from 80.5% to 95.5%.

South Cairo is more White than neighboring Leeds (93% White), Cairo (76.9% White), Jefferson Heights (67.2% White), and Catskill (76.1% White). South Cairo is less White than neighboring Round Top (96.4% White).

South Cairo's Black Population

13 residents of South Cairo, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Cairo is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Cairo ranks 840th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Black residents' share of South Cairo's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

South Cairo is more Black than neighboring Leeds (0% Black), and Round Top (0% Black). South Cairo is less Black than neighboring Cairo (15.4% Black), Jefferson Heights (3% Black), and Catskill (7.5% Black).

South Cairo's Asian Population

0 residents of South Cairo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Cairo is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Cairo ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Cairo's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

South Cairo is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson Heights (0.3% Asian), and Catskill (4.1% Asian).

South Cairo's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Cairo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Cairo is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Cairo ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Cairo's population has decreased from 9.7% to 0.0%.

South Cairo is less Hispanic than neighboring Cairo (5.6% Hispanic), Round Top (0.8% Hispanic), Jefferson Heights (22.8% Hispanic), and Catskill (8% Hispanic).

South Cairo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Cairo, 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 South Cairo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Cairo ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Cairo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Cairo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson Heights (2.9% Native American/Other), and Catskill (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Cairo's Multiracial Population

15 residents of South Cairo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Cairo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Cairo ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cairo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South Cairo's population has decreased from 7.8% to 2.4%.

South Cairo is more Multiracial than neighboring Cairo (2.1% Multiracial). South Cairo is less Multiracial than neighboring Leeds (7% Multiracial), Round Top (2.8% Multiracial), Jefferson Heights (3.8% Multiracial), and Catskill (4% 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.