Waddington, NY Demographics

A map of Waddington's Population by Race

Waddington, New York has an estimated population of 1,062, a large increase from the 937 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waddington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waddington has become considerably more 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 Waddington, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waddington is ranked the 832nd 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). Waddington was ranked the 870th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waddington's White Population

952 residents of Waddington, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waddington is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Waddington ranks 170th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Waddington's population has decreased from 93.8% to 89.6%.

Waddington is more White than neighboring Canton (83.9% White), and Potsdam (81.1% White). Waddington is less White than neighboring Madrid (94.9% White), Norfolk (92.6% White), and Norwood (94.5% White).

Waddington's Black Population

5 residents of Waddington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waddington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Waddington ranks 836th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Black residents' share of Waddington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waddington is more Black than neighboring Norfolk (0.2% Black). Waddington is less Black than neighboring Norwood (0.8% Black), Canton (5.6% Black), and Potsdam (4.7% Black).

Waddington's Asian Population

7 residents of Waddington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waddington is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Waddington ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Asian residents' share of Waddington's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Waddington is more Asian than neighboring Madrid (0% Asian), Norfolk (0% Asian), and Norwood (0.4% Asian). Waddington is less Asian than neighboring Canton (2.3% Asian), and Potsdam (6.6% Asian).

Waddington's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Waddington, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waddington is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Waddington ranks 945th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 269.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waddington's population has increased from 2.5% to 8.0%.

Waddington is more Hispanic than neighboring Madrid (1.2% Hispanic), Norfolk (1.7% Hispanic), Norwood (1.4% Hispanic), Canton (4.5% Hispanic), and Potsdam (4.2% Hispanic).

Waddington's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Waddington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waddington is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waddington ranks 859th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waddington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Waddington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madrid (0% Native American/Other), Norfolk (0% Native American/Other), and Potsdam (0.2% Native American/Other). Waddington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waddington's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Waddington, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waddington is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waddington ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waddington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waddington's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

Waddington is less Multiracial than neighboring Madrid (3.4% Multiracial), Norfolk (5.5% Multiracial), Norwood (2.3% Multiracial), Canton (3.4% Multiracial), and Potsdam (3.1% 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.