Sparrow Bush, NY Demographics

A map of Sparrow Bush's Population by Race

Sparrow Bush, New York has an estimated population of 1,119, a large increase from the 981 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 18.9% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sparrow Bush, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sparrow Bush has become 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 Sparrow Bush, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 38.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sparrow Bush is ranked the 820th 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). Sparrow Bush was ranked the 859th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sparrow Bush's White Population

852 residents of Sparrow Bush, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sparrow Bush is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Sparrow Bush ranks 840th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has decreased from 79.3% to 76.1%.

Sparrow Bush is more White than neighboring Port Jervis (58.2% White), and Matamoras (73.2% White). Sparrow Bush is less White than neighboring Milford (86.6% White), Unionville (82.9% White), and Pocono Woodland Lakes (86.8% White).

Sparrow Bush's Black Population

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

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Sparrow Bush is less Black than neighboring Port Jervis (7.6% Black), Matamoras (2.2% Black), Milford (0.7% Black), Unionville (5.8% Black), and Pocono Woodland Lakes (7.7% Black).

Sparrow Bush's Asian Population

0 residents of Sparrow Bush, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sparrow Bush is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Sparrow Bush ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Sparrow Bush is less Asian than neighboring Port Jervis (4.3% Asian), Matamoras (5.1% Asian), and Milford (0.7% Asian).

Sparrow Bush's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Sparrow Bush, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sparrow Bush is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sparrow Bush ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has decreased from 7.5% to 5.0%.

Sparrow Bush is more Hispanic than neighboring Milford (4.8% Hispanic), and Pocono Woodland Lakes (1.7% Hispanic). Sparrow Bush is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Jervis (22.3% Hispanic), Matamoras (16.9% Hispanic), and Unionville (7.3% Hispanic).

Sparrow Bush's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sparrow Bush, 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 Sparrow Bush is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sparrow Bush ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sparrow Bush is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Jervis (0.9% Native American/Other), Matamoras (0.7% Native American/Other), Milford (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pocono Woodland Lakes (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sparrow Bush's Multiracial Population

211 residents of Sparrow Bush, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sparrow Bush is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sparrow Bush ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sparrow Bush's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sparrow Bush's population has increased from 7.3% to 18.9%.

Sparrow Bush is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Jervis (6.7% Multiracial), Matamoras (1.9% Multiracial), Milford (6.7% Multiracial), Unionville (4% Multiracial), and Pocono Woodland Lakes (3.6% 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.