Watchtower, NY Demographics

A map of Watchtower's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,152	989	54.2%	57.9%
Hispanic	896	374	22.5%	21.9%
Black	803	262	20.2%	15.3%
Asian	84	83	2.1%	4.9%
Multiracial	39	1	1.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Watchtower, New York has an estimated population of 3,974, a dramatic increase from the 1,709 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 20.2% Black, 2.1% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watchtower, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watchtower has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Watchtower, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watchtower is ranked the 417th 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). Watchtower was ranked the 680th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watchtower's White Population

2,152 residents of Watchtower, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watchtower is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Watchtower ranks 1155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's White population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. White residents' share of Watchtower's population has decreased from 57.9% to 54.2%.

Watchtower is more White than neighboring Walden (45.6% White), and Ellenville (51.7% White). Watchtower is less White than neighboring Pine Bush (57.8% White), Wallkill (90.6% White), and Walker Valley (75.2% White).

Watchtower's Black Population

803 residents of Watchtower, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watchtower is higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Watchtower ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's Black population has grown by an estimated 206.5%. Black residents' share of Watchtower's population has increased from 15.3% to 20.2%.

Watchtower is more Black than neighboring Pine Bush (4.5% Black), Wallkill (0% Black), Walden (12.9% Black), Walker Valley (2.7% Black), and Ellenville (4.6% Black).

Watchtower's Asian Population

84 residents of Watchtower, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watchtower is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Watchtower ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of Watchtower's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.1%.

Watchtower is more Asian than neighboring Pine Bush (0% Asian), Wallkill (0.6% Asian), Walker Valley (0% Asian), and Ellenville (0% Asian). Watchtower is less Asian than neighboring Walden (3.7% Asian).

Watchtower's Hispanic Population

896 residents of Watchtower, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watchtower is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Watchtower ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 139.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Watchtower's population has increased from 21.9% to 22.5%.

Watchtower is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallkill (4.9% Hispanic), and Walker Valley (18.4% Hispanic). Watchtower is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Bush (28.6% Hispanic), Walden (26.4% Hispanic), and Ellenville (43.1% Hispanic).

Watchtower's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watchtower, 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 Watchtower is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watchtower ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Watchtower's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watchtower's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Watchtower, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watchtower is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watchtower ranks 1286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watchtower's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3800.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Watchtower's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.

Watchtower is more Multiracial than neighboring Ellenville (0.6% Multiracial). Watchtower is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Bush (9% Multiracial), Wallkill (3.9% Multiracial), Walden (11.4% Multiracial), and Walker Valley (3.7% 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.