Theresa, NY Demographics

A map of Theresa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	737	683	78.0%	90.8%
Multiracial	181	26	19.2%	3.5%
Hispanic	16	23	1.7%	3.1%
Black	10	8	1.1%	1.1%
Asian	1	7	0.1%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.7%

Theresa, New York has an estimated population of 945, a large increase from the 752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 19.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Theresa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Theresa 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 Theresa, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Theresa is ranked the 876th 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). Theresa was ranked the 930th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Theresa's White Population

737 residents of Theresa, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Theresa is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Theresa ranks 379th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Theresa's population has decreased from 90.8% to 78.0%.

Theresa is more White than neighboring Evans Mills (76.1% White). Theresa is less White than neighboring Plessis (87.5% White), Redwood (100% White), and La Fargeville (92.2% White).

Theresa's Black Population

10 residents of Theresa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Theresa is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Theresa ranks 760th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Theresa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Theresa is more Black than neighboring Plessis (0% Black), Redwood (0% Black), and La Fargeville (0% Black). Theresa is less Black than neighboring Evans Mills (13.6% Black).

Theresa's Asian Population

1 residents of Theresa, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Theresa is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Theresa ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Theresa's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Theresa is more Asian than neighboring Plessis (0% Asian), Redwood (0% Asian), Evans Mills (0% Asian), and La Fargeville (0% Asian). Theresa is less Asian than neighboring Philadelphia (5.1% Asian).

Theresa's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Theresa, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Theresa is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Theresa ranks 858th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Theresa's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

Theresa is more Hispanic than neighboring Plessis (0% Hispanic), and Redwood (0% Hispanic). Theresa is less Hispanic than neighboring Philadelphia (12.5% Hispanic), Evans Mills (2% Hispanic), and La Fargeville (2.3% Hispanic).

Theresa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Theresa, 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 Theresa is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Theresa ranks 575th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Theresa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Theresa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Philadelphia (0.1% Native American/Other), and Evans Mills (0.3% Native American/Other).

Theresa's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Theresa, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Theresa is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Theresa ranks 620th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theresa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 596.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Theresa's population has increased from 3.5% to 19.2%.

Theresa is more Multiracial than neighboring Plessis (12.5% Multiracial), Redwood (0% Multiracial), Philadelphia (3.2% Multiracial), Evans Mills (8% Multiracial), and La Fargeville (5.5% 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.