Watkins Glen, NY Demographics

A map of Watkins Glen's Population by Race

Watkins Glen, New York has an estimated population of 1,725, a decrease from the 1,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 2.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watkins Glen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watkins Glen has become 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 Watkins Glen, that probability was 17.6% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watkins Glen is ranked the 684th 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). Watkins Glen was ranked the 650th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watkins Glen's White Population

1,595 residents of Watkins Glen, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watkins Glen is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Watkins Glen ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has increased from 90.7% to 92.5%.

Watkins Glen is more White than neighboring Montour Falls (88% White), and Odessa (85.8% White). Watkins Glen is less White than neighboring Burdett (92.7% White), Millport (94.2% White), and Pine Valley (98.2% White).

Watkins Glen's Black Population

40 residents of Watkins Glen, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watkins Glen is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Watkins Glen ranks 855th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.3%.

Watkins Glen is more Black than neighboring Burdett (0% Black), Odessa (1.2% Black), Millport (0% Black), and Pine Valley (0% Black). Watkins Glen is less Black than neighboring Montour Falls (4.3% Black).

Watkins Glen's Asian Population

24 residents of Watkins Glen, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watkins Glen is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Watkins Glen ranks 531st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Watkins Glen is more Asian than neighboring Montour Falls (0.1% Asian), Odessa (0% Asian), Millport (0.4% Asian), and Pine Valley (0% Asian). Watkins Glen is less Asian than neighboring Burdett (2.1% Asian).

Watkins Glen's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Watkins Glen, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watkins Glen is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Watkins Glen ranks 911th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Watkins Glen is more Hispanic than neighboring Montour Falls (0.7% Hispanic), Millport (0% Hispanic), and Pine Valley (0% Hispanic). Watkins Glen is less Hispanic than neighboring Burdett (2.1% Hispanic), and Odessa (3.5% Hispanic).

Watkins Glen's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Watkins Glen, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watkins Glen is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Watkins Glen ranks 661st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Watkins Glen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montour Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), Burdett (0% Native American/Other), Odessa (0% Native American/Other), Millport (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pine Valley (0% Native American/Other).

Watkins Glen's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Watkins Glen, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watkins Glen is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watkins Glen ranks 650th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins Glen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Watkins Glen's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.0%.

Watkins Glen is less Multiracial than neighboring Montour Falls (6.3% Multiracial), Burdett (3.2% Multiracial), Odessa (9.4% Multiracial), Millport (4.5% Multiracial), and Pine Valley (1.8% 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.