Watervliet, NY Demographics

A map of Watervliet's Population by Race

Watervliet, New York has an estimated population of 10,287, a less than 1% change from the 10,375 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 9.4% Black, 9.3% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watervliet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watervliet 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 Watervliet, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 42.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watervliet is ranked the 191st 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). Watervliet was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watervliet's White Population

7,663 residents of Watervliet, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watervliet is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Watervliet ranks 1105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Watervliet's population has increased from 63.5% to 74.5%.

Watervliet is more White than neighboring Green Island (62% White), Troy (61.4% White), Menands (59.2% White), and Latham (74.1% White). Watervliet is less White than neighboring Siena College (77.7% White).

Watervliet's Black Population

966 residents of Watervliet, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watervliet is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Watervliet ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.9%. Black residents' share of Watervliet's population has decreased from 14.8% to 9.4%.

Watervliet is more Black than neighboring Siena College (5.8% Black), and Latham (3.9% Black). Watervliet is less Black than neighboring Green Island (10.1% Black), Troy (15.5% Black), and Menands (18.7% Black).

Watervliet's Asian Population

190 residents of Watervliet, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watervliet is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Watervliet ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Asian residents' share of Watervliet's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.8%.

Watervliet is less Asian than neighboring Green Island (3.2% Asian), Troy (3.9% Asian), Menands (14.7% Asian), Siena College (2.3% Asian), and Latham (11.9% Asian).

Watervliet's Hispanic Population

959 residents of Watervliet, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watervliet is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Watervliet ranks 435th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Watervliet's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.3%.

Watervliet is more Hispanic than neighboring Menands (0.1% Hispanic), and Latham (2.5% Hispanic). Watervliet is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Island (18.2% Hispanic), Troy (10.3% Hispanic), and Siena College (10.6% Hispanic).

Watervliet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watervliet, 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 Watervliet is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watervliet ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watervliet's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Watervliet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Island (0.1% Native American/Other), Troy (0.8% Native American/Other), Menands (1.9% Native American/Other), and Siena College (0.6% Native American/Other).

Watervliet's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Watervliet, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watervliet is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watervliet ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watervliet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Watervliet's population has decreased from 7.7% to 4.9%.

Watervliet is more Multiracial than neighboring Siena College (3.1% Multiracial). Watervliet is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Island (6.4% Multiracial), Troy (8.1% Multiracial), Menands (5.4% Multiracial), and Latham (7.5% 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.