South Dayton, NY Demographics

A map of South Dayton's Population by Race

South Dayton, New York has an estimated population of 543, a less than 1% change from the 541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Dayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Dayton 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 Dayton, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 5.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Dayton is ranked the 1034th 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 Dayton was ranked the 1034th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Dayton's White Population

527 residents of South Dayton, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Dayton is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Dayton ranks 472nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of South Dayton's population has increased from 89.5% to 97.1%.

South Dayton is more White than neighboring Cherry Creek (90.8% White), Perrysburg (83.5% White), Gowanda (89.1% White), Forestville (94.3% White), and Cattaraugus (90.8% White).

South Dayton's Black Population

0 residents of South Dayton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Dayton is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Dayton ranks 813th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Dayton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

South Dayton is less Black than neighboring Gowanda (1% Black), and Forestville (1.2% Black).

South Dayton's Asian Population

0 residents of South Dayton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Dayton is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Dayton ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South Dayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Dayton is less Asian than neighboring Perrysburg (0.9% Asian).

South Dayton's Hispanic Population

5 residents of South Dayton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Dayton is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Dayton ranks 898th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Dayton's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.9%.

South Dayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Perrysburg (0% Hispanic), and Forestville (0.4% Hispanic). South Dayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Creek (6.7% Hispanic), Gowanda (2.6% Hispanic), and Cattaraugus (8.2% Hispanic).

South Dayton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of South Dayton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Dayton is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Dayton ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Dayton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.6%.

South Dayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Creek (0% Native American/Other), Forestville (0% Native American/Other), and Cattaraugus (0.2% Native American/Other). South Dayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perrysburg (7.1% Native American/Other), and Gowanda (4.9% Native American/Other).

South Dayton's Multiracial Population

8 residents of South Dayton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Dayton is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Dayton ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dayton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Multiracial residents' share of South Dayton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.5%.

South Dayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cattaraugus (0.8% Multiracial). South Dayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Creek (2.4% Multiracial), Perrysburg (8.6% Multiracial), Gowanda (2.3% Multiracial), and Forestville (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.