Suffern, NY Demographics

A map of Suffern's Population by Race

Suffern, New York has an estimated population of 11,441, a less than 1% change from the 11,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.5% White, 19.8% Hispanic, 16.0% Black, 5.7% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Suffern, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Suffern 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 Suffern, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Suffern is ranked the 171st 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). Suffern was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Suffern's White Population

6,231 residents of Suffern, or 54.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Suffern is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Suffern ranks 1160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Suffern's population has decreased from 57.7% to 54.5%.

Suffern is more White than neighboring Hillburn (26.3% White). Suffern is less White than neighboring Montebello (72.8% White), Airmont (83.7% White), Ramapo College of New Jersey (56.1% White), and Ramsey (69.2% White).

Suffern's Black Population

1,832 residents of Suffern, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Suffern is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Suffern ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's Black population has grown by an estimated 117.8%. Black residents' share of Suffern's population has increased from 7.4% to 16.0%.

Suffern is more Black than neighboring Montebello (3.7% Black), Airmont (3.2% Black), Ramapo College of New Jersey (12.9% Black), and Ramsey (0.3% Black). Suffern is less Black than neighboring Hillburn (17.6% Black).

Suffern's Asian Population

656 residents of Suffern, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Suffern is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Suffern ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of Suffern's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.7%.

Suffern is more Asian than neighboring Hillburn (0.8% Asian), and Airmont (0.6% Asian). Suffern is less Asian than neighboring Montebello (7.8% Asian), Ramapo College of New Jersey (8.5% Asian), and Ramsey (8.7% Asian).

Suffern's Hispanic Population

2,260 residents of Suffern, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Suffern is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Suffern ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Suffern's population has decreased from 24.9% to 19.8%.

Suffern is more Hispanic than neighboring Montebello (10.8% Hispanic), Airmont (11.3% Hispanic), Ramapo College of New Jersey (17.3% Hispanic), and Ramsey (13.8% Hispanic). Suffern is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillburn (40.9% Hispanic).

Suffern's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Suffern, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Suffern is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Suffern ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Suffern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Suffern is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ramapo College of New Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and Ramsey (0.8% Native American/Other). Suffern is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillburn (4.9% Native American/Other), and Montebello (1.2% Native American/Other).

Suffern's Multiracial Population

333 residents of Suffern, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Suffern is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Suffern ranks 892nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Suffern's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Suffern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Suffern is more Multiracial than neighboring Airmont (0.1% Multiracial). Suffern is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillburn (9.5% Multiracial), Montebello (3.7% Multiracial), Ramapo College of New Jersey (5.1% Multiracial), and Ramsey (7.1% 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.