South Glens Falls, NY Demographics

A map of South Glens Falls's Population by Race

South Glens Falls, New York has an estimated population of 3,737, a less than 1% change from the 3,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Glens Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Glens Falls has become slightly 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 South Glens Falls, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Glens Falls is ranked the 437th 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 Glens Falls was ranked the 435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Glens Falls's White Population

3,326 residents of South Glens Falls, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Glens Falls is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Glens Falls ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has decreased from 89.6% to 89.0%.

South Glens Falls is more White than neighboring Glens Falls (87.7% White). South Glens Falls is less White than neighboring Hudson Falls (93% White), Fort Edward (93.2% White), West Glens Falls (91.4% White), and Glens Falls North (94.2% White).

South Glens Falls's Black Population

77 residents of South Glens Falls, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Glens Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Glens Falls ranks 746th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 87.8%. Black residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.1%.

South Glens Falls is more Black than neighboring Hudson Falls (0.3% Black), West Glens Falls (0.5% Black), and Glens Falls North (0.3% Black). South Glens Falls is less Black than neighboring Glens Falls (3.4% Black), and Fort Edward (2.2% Black).

South Glens Falls's Asian Population

0 residents of South Glens Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Glens Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Glens Falls ranks 874th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Glens Falls is less Asian than neighboring Glens Falls (0.7% Asian), Fort Edward (0.3% Asian), and West Glens Falls (0.9% Asian).

South Glens Falls's Hispanic Population

100 residents of South Glens Falls, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Glens Falls is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Glens Falls ranks 962nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

South Glens Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Hudson Falls (0.3% Hispanic), Fort Edward (0.4% Hispanic), and Glens Falls North (1.9% Hispanic). South Glens Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Glens Falls (3.9% Hispanic), and West Glens Falls (3.7% Hispanic).

South Glens Falls's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Glens Falls ranks 449th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Glens Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glens Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), Fort Edward (0% Native American/Other), and West Glens Falls (0.1% Native American/Other). South Glens Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson Falls (4.8% Native American/Other), and Glens Falls North (1.3% Native American/Other).

South Glens Falls's Multiracial Population

207 residents of South Glens Falls, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Glens Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Glens Falls ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Glens Falls's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of South Glens Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

South Glens Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Glens Falls (4% Multiracial), Hudson Falls (1.7% Multiracial), Fort Edward (4% Multiracial), West Glens Falls (3.4% Multiracial), and Glens Falls North (2.3% 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.