Van Etten, NY Demographics

A map of Van Etten's Population by Race

Van Etten, New York has an estimated population of 587, a slight decrease from the 601 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Etten, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Etten 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 Van Etten, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Etten is ranked the 1019th 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). Van Etten was ranked the 995th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Etten's White Population

547 residents of Van Etten, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Etten is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Van Etten ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Van Etten's population has increased from 92.3% to 93.2%.

Van Etten is more White than neighboring Danby (79.6% White). Van Etten is less White than neighboring Spencer (95.5% White), Erin (98.9% White), West Danby (100% White), and Newfield (100% White).

Van Etten's Black Population

3 residents of Van Etten, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Etten is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Van Etten ranks 997th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Van Etten's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Van Etten is more Black than neighboring Erin (0% Black), West Danby (0% Black), and Newfield (0% Black). Van Etten is less Black than neighboring Spencer (1.1% Black), and Danby (1.7% Black).

Van Etten's Asian Population

3 residents of Van Etten, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Etten is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Van Etten ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Van Etten's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Van Etten is more Asian than neighboring Spencer (0.3% Asian), Erin (0% Asian), West Danby (0% Asian), Newfield (0% Asian), and Danby (0% Asian).

Van Etten's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Van Etten, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Etten is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Van Etten ranks 1121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Etten's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.1%.

Van Etten is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencer (2.1% Hispanic), Erin (0% Hispanic), West Danby (0% Hispanic), and Newfield (0% Hispanic).

Van Etten's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Van Etten, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Van Etten is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Etten ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Etten's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Van Etten is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spencer (0% Native American/Other), Erin (0% Native American/Other), West Danby (0% Native American/Other), and Newfield (0% Native American/Other). Van Etten is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danby (1.7% Native American/Other).

Van Etten's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Van Etten, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Etten is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Van Etten ranks 258th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Etten's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Etten's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.2%.

Van Etten is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer (1% Multiracial), Erin (1.1% Multiracial), West Danby (0% Multiracial), and Newfield (0% Multiracial). Van Etten is less Multiracial than neighboring Danby (13.9% 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.