Walden, NY Demographics

A map of Walden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,133	4,109	45.6%	60.3%
Hispanic	1,812	1,596	26.4%	23.4%
Black	886	597	12.9%	8.8%
Multiracial	785	330	11.4%	4.8%
Asian	252	119	3.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	67	0.0%	1.0%

Walden, New York has an estimated population of 6,868, a less than 1% change from the 6,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% White, 26.4% Hispanic, 12.9% Black, 11.4% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walden has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Walden, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 69.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walden is ranked the 285th 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). Walden was ranked the 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walden's White Population

3,133 residents of Walden, or 45.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walden is lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Walden ranks 1131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Walden's population has decreased from 60.3% to 45.6%.

Walden is less White than neighboring Wallkill (90.6% White), Montgomery (62.7% White), Maybrook (52% White), Orange Lake (45.8% White), and Watchtower (54.2% White).

Walden's Black Population

886 residents of Walden, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Walden ranks 144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Walden's population has increased from 8.8% to 12.9%.

Walden is more Black than neighboring Wallkill (0% Black), and Montgomery (1.1% Black). Walden is less Black than neighboring Maybrook (14.2% Black), Orange Lake (19.1% Black), and Watchtower (20.2% Black).

Walden's Asian Population

252 residents of Walden, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walden is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Walden ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 111.8%. Asian residents' share of Walden's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.7%.

Walden is more Asian than neighboring Wallkill (0.6% Asian), Montgomery (0.3% Asian), Maybrook (3.3% Asian), Orange Lake (3.3% Asian), and Watchtower (2.1% Asian).

Walden's Hispanic Population

1,812 residents of Walden, or 26.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walden is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Walden ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Walden's population has increased from 23.4% to 26.4%.

Walden is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallkill (4.9% Hispanic), Orange Lake (25.4% Hispanic), and Watchtower (22.5% Hispanic). Walden is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery (31.8% Hispanic).

Walden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Walden, 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 Walden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Walden ranks 290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walden's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Walden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery (0.7% Native American/Other), and Orange Lake (1% Native American/Other).

Walden's Multiracial Population

785 residents of Walden, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walden is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Walden ranks 255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 137.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Walden's population has increased from 4.8% to 11.4%.

Walden is more Multiracial than neighboring Wallkill (3.9% Multiracial), Montgomery (3.4% Multiracial), Maybrook (4.1% Multiracial), Orange Lake (5.5% Multiracial), and Watchtower (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.