West End, NY Demographics

A map of West End's Population by Race

West End, New York has an estimated population of 1,891, a slight increase from the 1,864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West End, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West End has become considerably more 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 End, that probability was 20.1% in 2020 and 36.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West End is ranked the 652nd 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 End was ranked the 649th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West End's White Population

1,478 residents of West End, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West End is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West End ranks 487th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West End's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of West End's population has decreased from 89.2% to 78.2%.

West End is less White than neighboring Oneonta (79.9% White), Laurens (91.3% White), Otego (90.6% White), Mount Vision (88.5% White), and Franklin (83% White).

West End's Black Population

148 residents of West End, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West End is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West End ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West End's Black population has grown by an estimated 362.5%. Black residents' share of West End's population has increased from 1.7% to 7.8%.

West End is more Black than neighboring Oneonta (5.7% Black), Laurens (0% Black), Otego (0.3% Black), Mount Vision (3.8% Black), and Franklin (0% Black).

West End's Asian Population

0 residents of West End, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West End is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West End ranks 449th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West End's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West End's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

West End is less Asian than neighboring Oneonta (2.5% Asian), Otego (0.6% Asian), and Franklin (1.9% Asian).

West End's Hispanic Population

248 residents of West End, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West End is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West End ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West End's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 249.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West End's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.1%.

West End is more Hispanic than neighboring Oneonta (7.8% Hispanic), Laurens (2.5% Hispanic), Otego (2.2% Hispanic), Mount Vision (2.3% Hispanic), and Franklin (9.4% Hispanic).

West End's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West End, 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 End is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West End ranks 935th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

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

West End is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oneonta (1.3% Native American/Other), Laurens (5.6% Native American/Other), Otego (0.1% Native American/Other), and Franklin (4% Native American/Other).

West End's Multiracial Population

17 residents of West End, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West End is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West End ranks 970th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West End's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West End's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

West End is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurens (0.6% Multiracial). West End is less Multiracial than neighboring Oneonta (2.8% Multiracial), Otego (6.1% Multiracial), Mount Vision (5.3% Multiracial), and Franklin (1.7% 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.