South Fallsburg, NY Demographics

A map of South Fallsburg's Population by Race

South Fallsburg, New York has an estimated population of 1,914, a large decrease from the 2,347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% Hispanic, 22.9% White, 14.6% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Fallsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Fallsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Fallsburg, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Fallsburg is ranked the 647th 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 Fallsburg was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Fallsburg's White Population

439 residents of South Fallsburg, or 22.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Fallsburg is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Fallsburg ranks 1271st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has decreased from 23.6% to 22.9%.

South Fallsburg is less White than neighboring Fallsburg (56.7% White), Kiamesha Lake (72.3% White), Hurleyville (67.1% White), Woodridge (49.4% White), and Woodbourne (87% White).

South Fallsburg's Black Population

279 residents of South Fallsburg, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Fallsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Fallsburg ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.6%.

South Fallsburg is more Black than neighboring Hurleyville (4.8% Black), Woodridge (7% Black), and Woodbourne (0% Black). South Fallsburg is less Black than neighboring Fallsburg (24.2% Black), and Kiamesha Lake (16.6% Black).

South Fallsburg's Asian Population

0 residents of South Fallsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Fallsburg is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Fallsburg ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

South Fallsburg is less Asian than neighboring Fallsburg (0.2% Asian), Hurleyville (8.8% Asian), and Woodridge (18.2% Asian).

South Fallsburg's Hispanic Population

1,065 residents of South Fallsburg, or 55.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Fallsburg is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Fallsburg ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has decreased from 58.5% to 55.6%.

South Fallsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Fallsburg (14.9% Hispanic), Kiamesha Lake (0% Hispanic), Hurleyville (15.1% Hispanic), Woodridge (18.8% Hispanic), and Woodbourne (13% Hispanic).

South Fallsburg's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of South Fallsburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Fallsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Fallsburg ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

South Fallsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fallsburg (1.8% Native American/Other), Kiamesha Lake (0% Native American/Other), Hurleyville (0% Native American/Other), Woodridge (0% Native American/Other), and Woodbourne (0% Native American/Other).

South Fallsburg's Multiracial Population

91 residents of South Fallsburg, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Fallsburg is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Fallsburg ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fallsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.6%. Multiracial residents' share of South Fallsburg's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.8%.

South Fallsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Fallsburg (2.3% Multiracial), Hurleyville (4.2% Multiracial), and Woodbourne (0% Multiracial). South Fallsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Kiamesha Lake (11.1% Multiracial), and Woodridge (6.5% 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.