Varna, NY Demographics

A map of Varna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	528	521	76.9%	67.9%
Hispanic	128	37	18.6%	4.8%
Asian	16	149	2.3%	19.4%
Multiracial	15	38	2.2%	5.0%
Black	0	17	0.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.7%

Varna, New York has an estimated population of 687, a large decrease from the 767 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Varna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Varna has become considerably 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 Varna, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Varna is ranked the 959th 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). Varna was ranked the 926th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Varna's White Population

528 residents of Varna, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Varna is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Varna ranks 1055th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varna's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Varna's population has increased from 67.9% to 76.9%.

Varna is more White than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (71.8% White), Forest Home (30.2% White), Cayuga Heights (64.9% White), and Lansing (64.1% White). Varna is less White than neighboring East Ithaca (79.2% White).

Varna's Black Population

0 residents of Varna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Varna is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Varna ranks 481st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varna's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Varna's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Varna is less Black than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (3.2% Black), Forest Home (13.3% Black), East Ithaca (0.2% Black), Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black), and Lansing (1.1% Black).

Varna's Asian Population

16 residents of Varna, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Varna is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Varna ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.3%. Asian residents' share of Varna's population has decreased from 19.4% to 2.3%.

Varna is less Asian than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (15.1% Asian), Forest Home (42.4% Asian), East Ithaca (10.4% Asian), Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian), and Lansing (24.3% Asian).

Varna's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Varna, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Varna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Varna ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 245.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Varna's population has increased from 4.8% to 18.6%.

Varna is more Hispanic than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (5.5% Hispanic), Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), East Ithaca (6.4% Hispanic), Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic), and Lansing (3.5% Hispanic).

Varna's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Varna, 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 Varna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Varna ranks 590th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

Varna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (1.5% Native American/Other), Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cayuga Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).

Varna's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Varna, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Varna is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Varna ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Varna's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.2%.

Varna is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial). Varna is less Multiracial than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (2.8% Multiracial), Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial), East Ithaca (3.8% Multiracial), and Lansing (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.