Tappan, NY Demographics

A map of Tappan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,167	4,522	62.3%	67.8%
Hispanic	1,214	847	18.2%	12.7%
Asian	919	917	13.7%	13.7%
Black	196	141	2.9%	2.1%
Multiracial	120	190	1.8%	2.8%
Native American/Other	71	56	1.1%	0.8%

Tappan, New York has an estimated population of 6,687, a less than 1% change from the 6,673 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 13.7% Asian, 2.9% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tappan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tappan has become considerably 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 Tappan, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tappan is ranked the 290th 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). Tappan was ranked the 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tappan's White Population

4,167 residents of Tappan, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tappan is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Tappan ranks 1057th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Tappan's population has decreased from 67.8% to 62.3%.

Tappan is more White than neighboring Northvale (47.5% White), Orangeburg (59% White), and Norwood (55.9% White). Tappan is less White than neighboring Rockleigh (81.3% White).

Tappan's Black Population

196 residents of Tappan, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tappan is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Tappan ranks 491st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Black residents' share of Tappan's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

Tappan is more Black than neighboring Northvale (0.4% Black), Sparkill (0% Black), and Norwood (1.2% Black). Tappan is less Black than neighboring Orangeburg (4.5% Black), and Rockleigh (3.3% Black).

Tappan's Asian Population

919 residents of Tappan, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tappan is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Tappan ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Tappan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.7%.

Tappan is more Asian than neighboring Sparkill (13% Asian), and Rockleigh (6.3% Asian). Tappan is less Asian than neighboring Northvale (36.8% Asian), Orangeburg (14% Asian), and Norwood (30.3% Asian).

Tappan's Hispanic Population

1,214 residents of Tappan, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tappan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Tappan ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tappan's population has increased from 12.7% to 18.2%.

Tappan is more Hispanic than neighboring Northvale (13.5% Hispanic), Sparkill (13.7% Hispanic), Rockleigh (5.2% Hispanic), and Norwood (10.5% Hispanic). Tappan is less Hispanic than neighboring Orangeburg (18.7% Hispanic).

Tappan's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Tappan, 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 Tappan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Tappan ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tappan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Tappan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northvale (0.7% Native American/Other), Sparkill (0% Native American/Other), Rockleigh (0.2% Native American/Other), and Norwood (0.8% Native American/Other). Tappan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orangeburg (2% Native American/Other).

Tappan's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Tappan, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tappan is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tappan ranks 840th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tappan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tappan's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.8%.

Tappan is more Multiracial than neighboring Northvale (1.1% Multiracial), and Norwood (1.2% Multiracial). Tappan is less Multiracial than neighboring Sparkill (11% Multiracial), and Rockleigh (3.7% 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.