Valhalla, NY Demographics
A map of Valhalla's Population by Race
Valhalla, New York has an estimated population of 2,937, a decrease from the 3,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 21.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 1.9% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valhalla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Valhalla has become less 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 Valhalla, that probability was 48.1% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Valhalla is ranked the 502nd 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). Valhalla was ranked the 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Valhalla's White Population
2,036 residents of Valhalla, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valhalla is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Valhalla ranks 1026th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's White population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Valhalla's population has decreased from 69.8% to 69.3%.
Valhalla is more White than neighboring Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (14.5% White), Elmsford (18.7% White), and White Plains (42.5% White). Valhalla is less White than neighboring Hawthorne (84.3% White), and Thornwood (80.8% White).
Valhalla's Black Population
57 residents of Valhalla, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valhalla is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Valhalla ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Valhalla's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.9%.
Valhalla is more Black than neighboring Hawthorne (0.4% Black), and Thornwood (0.9% Black). Valhalla is less Black than neighboring Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (47.9% Black), Elmsford (13.4% Black), and White Plains (12.4% Black).
Valhalla's Asian Population
149 residents of Valhalla, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valhalla is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Valhalla ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Valhalla's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.1%.
Valhalla is more Asian than neighboring Hawthorne (2.7% Asian), Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (4.7% Asian), and Thornwood (2% Asian). Valhalla is less Asian than neighboring Elmsford (8.3% Asian), and White Plains (8.6% Asian).
Valhalla's Hispanic Population
641 residents of Valhalla, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valhalla is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Valhalla ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Valhalla's population has increased from 16.1% to 21.8%.
Valhalla is more Hispanic than neighboring Hawthorne (11.4% Hispanic), Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (19.8% Hispanic), and Thornwood (11.3% Hispanic). Valhalla is less Hispanic than neighboring Elmsford (56.7% Hispanic), and White Plains (32.1% Hispanic).
Valhalla's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Valhalla, 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 Valhalla is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Valhalla ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valhalla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Valhalla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hawthorne (0% Native American/Other), and Thornwood (0% Native American/Other). Valhalla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (10.9% Native American/Other), Elmsford (1.7% Native American/Other), and White Plains (1.5% Native American/Other).
Valhalla's Multiracial Population
23 residents of Valhalla, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valhalla is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valhalla ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valhalla's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Valhalla's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.8%.
Valhalla is less Multiracial than neighboring Hawthorne (1.2% Multiracial), Fairview CDP (Westchester County) (2.2% Multiracial), Thornwood (5% Multiracial), Elmsford (1.1% Multiracial), and White Plains (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.