West Danby, NY Demographics

A map of West Danby's Population by Race

West Danby, New York has an estimated population of 75, a dramatic decrease from the 211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Danby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Danby 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 West Danby, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Danby is ranked the 1272nd 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 Danby was ranked the 1224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Danby's White Population

75 residents of West Danby, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Danby is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Danby ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's White population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. White residents' share of West Danby's population has increased from 90.0% to 100.0%.

West Danby is more White than neighboring Danby (79.6% White), South Hill (50.5% White), Spencer (95.5% White), and Ithaca (62.6% White).

West Danby's Black Population

0 residents of West Danby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Danby is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Danby ranks 655th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Danby's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

West Danby is less Black than neighboring Danby (1.7% Black), South Hill (7% Black), Spencer (1.1% Black), and Ithaca (5.4% Black).

West Danby's Asian Population

0 residents of West Danby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Danby is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Danby ranks 977th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Danby's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Danby is less Asian than neighboring South Hill (21.1% Asian), Spencer (0.3% Asian), and Ithaca (16.5% Asian).

West Danby's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Danby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Danby is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Danby ranks 807th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Danby's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

West Danby is less Hispanic than neighboring Danby (3.1% Hispanic), South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), Spencer (2.1% Hispanic), and Ithaca (8.8% Hispanic).

West Danby's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Danby, 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 Danby is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Danby ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Danby's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

West Danby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danby (1.7% Native American/Other), South Hill (5.2% Native American/Other), and Ithaca (2.4% Native American/Other).

West Danby's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Danby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Danby is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Danby ranks 669th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Danby's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Danby's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

West Danby is less Multiracial than neighboring Danby (13.9% Multiracial), South Hill (4.9% Multiracial), Spencer (1% Multiracial), and Ithaca (4.3% 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.