West Glens Falls, NY Demographics

A map of West Glens Falls's Population by Race

West Glens Falls, New York has an estimated population of 10,050, an increase from the 9,473 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Glens Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Glens Falls is ranked the 201st 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 Glens Falls was ranked the 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Glens Falls's White Population

9,186 residents of West Glens Falls, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Glens Falls is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Glens Falls ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has increased from 90.8% to 91.4%.

West Glens Falls is more White than neighboring Glens Falls (87.7% White), and South Glens Falls (89% White). West Glens Falls is less White than neighboring Glens Falls North (94.2% White), Hudson Falls (93% White), and Fort Edward (93.2% White).

West Glens Falls's Black Population

54 residents of West Glens Falls, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Glens Falls is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Glens Falls ranks 792nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Black residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

West Glens Falls is more Black than neighboring Glens Falls North (0.3% Black), and Hudson Falls (0.3% Black). West Glens Falls is less Black than neighboring Glens Falls (3.4% Black), South Glens Falls (2.1% Black), and Fort Edward (2.2% Black).

West Glens Falls's Asian Population

89 residents of West Glens Falls, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Glens Falls is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Glens Falls ranks 714th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

West Glens Falls is more Asian than neighboring Glens Falls North (0% Asian), Glens Falls (0.7% Asian), South Glens Falls (0% Asian), Hudson Falls (0% Asian), and Fort Edward (0.3% Asian).

West Glens Falls's Hispanic Population

369 residents of West Glens Falls, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Glens Falls is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Glens Falls ranks 967th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

West Glens Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Glens Falls North (1.9% Hispanic), South Glens Falls (2.7% Hispanic), Hudson Falls (0.3% Hispanic), and Fort Edward (0.4% Hispanic). West Glens Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Glens Falls (3.9% Hispanic).

West Glens Falls's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of West Glens Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Glens Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Glens Falls ranks 685th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

West Glens Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Edward (0% Native American/Other). West Glens Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glens Falls North (1.3% Native American/Other), Glens Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), South Glens Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hudson Falls (4.8% Native American/Other).

West Glens Falls's Multiracial Population

339 residents of West Glens Falls, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Glens Falls is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Glens Falls ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glens Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Glens Falls's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

West Glens Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Glens Falls North (2.3% Multiracial), and Hudson Falls (1.7% Multiracial). West Glens Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Glens Falls (4% Multiracial), South Glens Falls (5.5% Multiracial), and Fort Edward (4% 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.