Vassar College, NY Demographics

A map of Vassar College's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,321	1,385	65.8%	56.0%
Hispanic	379	308	10.7%	12.5%
Black	364	105	10.3%	4.2%
Asian	324	393	9.2%	15.9%
Multiracial	139	75	3.9%	3.0%
Native American/Other	2	206	0.1%	8.3%

Vassar College, New York has an estimated population of 3,529, a dramatic increase from the 2,472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 10.3% Black, 9.2% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vassar College, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vassar College 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 Vassar College, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vassar College is ranked the 455th 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). Vassar College was ranked the 568th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vassar College's White Population

2,321 residents of Vassar College, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vassar College is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Vassar College ranks 1167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's White population has grown by an estimated 67.6%. White residents' share of Vassar College's population has increased from 56.0% to 65.8%.

Vassar College is more White than neighboring Arlington (41.4% White), Poughkeepsie (32.8% White), and Titusville (65.7% White). Vassar College is less White than neighboring Spackenkill (66% White), and Red Oaks Mill (82.6% White).

Vassar College's Black Population

364 residents of Vassar College, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vassar College is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Vassar College ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's Black population has grown by an estimated 246.7%. Black residents' share of Vassar College's population has increased from 4.2% to 10.3%.

Vassar College is more Black than neighboring Spackenkill (6.1% Black), Titusville (0% Black), and Red Oaks Mill (3.4% Black). Vassar College is less Black than neighboring Arlington (22% Black), and Poughkeepsie (30% Black).

Vassar College's Asian Population

324 residents of Vassar College, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vassar College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Vassar College ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Vassar College's population has decreased from 15.9% to 9.2%.

Vassar College is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (7.8% Asian), Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian), Titusville (0.1% Asian), and Red Oaks Mill (1.7% Asian). Vassar College is less Asian than neighboring Spackenkill (11.5% Asian).

Vassar College's Hispanic Population

379 residents of Vassar College, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vassar College is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vassar College ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Vassar College's population has decreased from 12.5% to 10.7%.

Vassar College is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (8.6% Hispanic), and Red Oaks Mill (7% Hispanic). Vassar College is less Hispanic than neighboring Poughkeepsie (27.5% Hispanic), Spackenkill (15.3% Hispanic), and Titusville (20.2% Hispanic).

Vassar College's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Vassar College, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vassar College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Vassar College ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 99.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vassar College's population has decreased from 8.3% to 0.1%.

Vassar College is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spackenkill (0% Native American/Other). Vassar College is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (5.5% Native American/Other), Poughkeepsie (1.4% Native American/Other), Titusville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Red Oaks Mill (3.6% Native American/Other).

Vassar College's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Vassar College, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vassar College is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Vassar College ranks 764th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vassar College's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Vassar College's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.9%.

Vassar College is more Multiracial than neighboring Spackenkill (1.1% Multiracial), and Red Oaks Mill (1.7% Multiracial). Vassar College is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (14.8% Multiracial), Poughkeepsie (6.8% Multiracial), and Titusville (11.8% 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.