West Chazy, NY Demographics

A map of West Chazy's Population by Race

West Chazy, New York has an estimated population of 867, a dramatic increase from the 558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 3.6% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Chazy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Chazy 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 West Chazy, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Chazy is ranked the 900th 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). West Chazy was ranked the 1023rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Chazy's White Population

830 residents of West Chazy, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Chazy is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Chazy ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's White population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. White residents' share of West Chazy's population has increased from 93.5% to 95.7%.

West Chazy is more White than neighboring Chazy (66.7% White), Morrisonville (95.6% White), Plattsburgh (83% White), and Cumberland Head (95.4% White). West Chazy is less White than neighboring Plattsburgh West (97.6% White).

West Chazy's Black Population

31 residents of West Chazy, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Chazy is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Chazy ranks 888th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's Black population has grown by an estimated 675.0%. Black residents' share of West Chazy's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.6%.

West Chazy is more Black than neighboring Morrisonville (0.2% Black), Plattsburgh West (0.2% Black), Plattsburgh (3.2% Black), and Cumberland Head (0.7% Black). West Chazy is less Black than neighboring Chazy (4.6% Black).

West Chazy's Asian Population

0 residents of West Chazy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Chazy is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Chazy ranks 867th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Chazy's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Chazy is less Asian than neighboring Plattsburgh West (0.2% Asian), Plattsburgh (3.2% Asian), and Cumberland Head (0.1% Asian).

West Chazy's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Chazy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Chazy is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Chazy ranks 1265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Chazy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Chazy is less Hispanic than neighboring Chazy (4.2% Hispanic), Morrisonville (0.2% Hispanic), Plattsburgh West (0.2% Hispanic), Plattsburgh (5% Hispanic), and Cumberland Head (1% Hispanic).

West Chazy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Chazy, 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 West Chazy is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Chazy ranks 1116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Chazy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Chazy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsburgh (1% Native American/Other), and Cumberland Head (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Chazy's Multiracial Population

6 residents of West Chazy, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Chazy is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Chazy ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chazy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Chazy's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.7%.

West Chazy is less Multiracial than neighboring Chazy (24.6% Multiracial), Morrisonville (4.1% Multiracial), Plattsburgh West (1.8% Multiracial), Plattsburgh (4.6% Multiracial), and Cumberland Head (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.