Washingtonville, NY Demographics

A map of Washingtonville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,075	3,272	53.9%	57.8%
Hispanic	1,825	1,466	32.0%	25.9%
Black	481	565	8.4%	10.0%
Multiracial	192	193	3.4%	3.4%
Asian	78	128	1.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	56	33	1.0%	0.6%

Washingtonville, New York has an estimated population of 5,707, a less than 1% change from the 5,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 32.0% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washingtonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washingtonville has become 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 Washingtonville, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washingtonville is ranked the 325th 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). Washingtonville was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washingtonville's White Population

3,075 residents of Washingtonville, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washingtonville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Washingtonville ranks 1157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Washingtonville's population has decreased from 57.8% to 53.9%.

Washingtonville is more White than neighboring Mountain Lodge Park (38.3% White), and Maybrook (52% White). Washingtonville is less White than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (73.1% White), Salisbury Mills (69.3% White), and South Blooming Grove (80.5% White).

Washingtonville's Black Population

481 residents of Washingtonville, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washingtonville is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Washingtonville ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Washingtonville's population has decreased from 10.0% to 8.4%.

Washingtonville is more Black than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (0.6% Black), Mountain Lodge Park (0% Black), Salisbury Mills (5.5% Black), and South Blooming Grove (3.2% Black). Washingtonville is less Black than neighboring Maybrook (14.2% Black).

Washingtonville's Asian Population

78 residents of Washingtonville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washingtonville is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Washingtonville ranks 467th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Asian residents' share of Washingtonville's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Washingtonville is more Asian than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (0.4% Asian), Mountain Lodge Park (0% Asian), Salisbury Mills (0% Asian), and South Blooming Grove (0.4% Asian). Washingtonville is less Asian than neighboring Maybrook (3.3% Asian).

Washingtonville's Hispanic Population

1,825 residents of Washingtonville, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washingtonville is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Washingtonville ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Washingtonville's population has increased from 25.9% to 32.0%.

Washingtonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (24.5% Hispanic), Salisbury Mills (25.3% Hispanic), South Blooming Grove (14.8% Hispanic), and Maybrook (26.4% Hispanic). Washingtonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Lodge Park (60.8% Hispanic).

Washingtonville's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Washingtonville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washingtonville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Washingtonville ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 69.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washingtonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Washingtonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (0% Native American/Other), Mountain Lodge Park (0% Native American/Other), Salisbury Mills (0% Native American/Other), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Maybrook (0% Native American/Other).

Washingtonville's Multiracial Population

192 residents of Washingtonville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washingtonville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Washingtonville ranks 637th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washingtonville's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Washingtonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Washingtonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaver Dam Lake (1.4% Multiracial), Mountain Lodge Park (0.9% Multiracial), Salisbury Mills (0% Multiracial), and South Blooming Grove (0.6% Multiracial). Washingtonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Maybrook (4.1% 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.