Valley Falls, NY Demographics
A map of Valley Falls's Population by Race
Valley Falls, New York has an estimated population of 451, a large decrease from the 510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Valley Falls 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 Valley Falls, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Valley Falls is ranked the 1088th 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 Falls was ranked the 1053rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Valley Falls's White Population
425 residents of Valley Falls, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley Falls is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Valley Falls ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Valley Falls's population has increased from 91.6% to 94.2%.
Valley Falls is more White than neighboring Stillwater (85.3% White), Mechanicville (85.5% White), Waterford (86.4% White), and Cohoes (74% White). Valley Falls is less White than neighboring Schaghticoke (96.1% White).
Valley Falls's Black Population
0 residents of Valley Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Valley Falls ranks 1044th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Valley Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Valley Falls is less Black than neighboring Stillwater (3.4% Black), Mechanicville (1.2% Black), Waterford (0.1% Black), and Cohoes (7.5% Black).
Valley Falls's Asian Population
5 residents of Valley Falls, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Valley Falls ranks 1098th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Valley Falls's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.
Valley Falls is more Asian than neighboring Schaghticoke (0% Asian), Stillwater (0% Asian), and Mechanicville (0.3% Asian). Valley Falls is less Asian than neighboring Waterford (7.5% Asian), and Cohoes (2.5% Asian).
Valley Falls's Hispanic Population
10 residents of Valley Falls, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley Falls is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Valley Falls ranks 999th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.
Valley Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Schaghticoke (0.9% Hispanic), and Waterford (1.6% Hispanic). Valley Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Stillwater (7.3% Hispanic), Mechanicville (7.1% Hispanic), and Cohoes (8.4% Hispanic).
Valley Falls's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Valley Falls, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley Falls ranks 905th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Valley Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (0% Native American/Other). Valley Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stillwater (0.5% Native American/Other), Mechanicville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other).
Valley Falls's Multiracial Population
9 residents of Valley Falls, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valley Falls ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Valley Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley Falls's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.0%.
Valley Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Schaghticoke (2.6% Multiracial), Stillwater (3.5% Multiracial), Mechanicville (4.6% Multiracial), Waterford (4.4% Multiracial), and Cohoes (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.