Valley Cottage, NY Demographics

A map of Valley Cottage's Population by Race

Valley Cottage, New York has an estimated population of 9,165, a slight increase from the 9,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.7% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 10.2% Asian, 9.5% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley Cottage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley Cottage 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 Valley Cottage, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley Cottage is ranked the 218th 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). Valley Cottage was ranked the 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley Cottage's White Population

5,194 residents of Valley Cottage, or 56.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley Cottage is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Valley Cottage ranks 1125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has decreased from 60.9% to 56.7%.

Valley Cottage is more White than neighboring Nyack (52.2% White), and West Nyack (56.4% White). Valley Cottage is less White than neighboring Congers (63.6% White), Upper Nyack (72.2% White), and Bardonia (69.1% White).

Valley Cottage's Black Population

869 residents of Valley Cottage, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley Cottage is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Valley Cottage ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Black residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.5%.

Valley Cottage is more Black than neighboring Congers (0.4% Black), and Bardonia (2% Black). Valley Cottage is less Black than neighboring Upper Nyack (11.2% Black), Nyack (18.2% Black), and West Nyack (12.4% Black).

Valley Cottage's Asian Population

935 residents of Valley Cottage, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley Cottage is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Valley Cottage ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Asian residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has decreased from 11.2% to 10.2%.

Valley Cottage is more Asian than neighboring Upper Nyack (2.7% Asian), Nyack (4.5% Asian), and West Nyack (6.1% Asian). Valley Cottage is less Asian than neighboring Congers (14.6% Asian), and Bardonia (15.1% Asian).

Valley Cottage's Hispanic Population

1,711 residents of Valley Cottage, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley Cottage is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Valley Cottage ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has increased from 16.8% to 18.7%.

Valley Cottage is more Hispanic than neighboring Congers (18.5% Hispanic), Upper Nyack (10.6% Hispanic), and Bardonia (8.6% Hispanic). Valley Cottage is less Hispanic than neighboring Nyack (20.6% Hispanic), and West Nyack (24.7% Hispanic).

Valley Cottage's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of Valley Cottage, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley Cottage is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley Cottage ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Valley Cottage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Congers (1.2% Native American/Other), Nyack (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Nyack (0% Native American/Other). Valley Cottage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Nyack (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bardonia (1.4% Native American/Other).

Valley Cottage's Multiracial Population

335 residents of Valley Cottage, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley Cottage is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valley Cottage ranks 709th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Cottage's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley Cottage's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Valley Cottage is more Multiracial than neighboring Congers (1.7% Multiracial), Upper Nyack (2% Multiracial), and West Nyack (0.4% Multiracial). Valley Cottage is less Multiracial than neighboring Nyack (3.9% Multiracial), and Bardonia (3.8% 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.