West Haverstraw, NY Demographics

A map of West Haverstraw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,480	5,355	60.5%	50.1%
White	1,788	2,580	16.7%	24.2%
Black	1,712	1,942	16.0%	18.2%
Multiracial	307	226	2.9%	2.1%
Asian	300	523	2.8%	4.9%
Native American/Other	124	52	1.2%	0.5%

West Haverstraw, New York has an estimated population of 10,711, a less than 1% change from the 10,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% Hispanic, 16.7% White, 16.0% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Haverstraw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Haverstraw 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 Haverstraw, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Haverstraw is ranked the 186th 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 Haverstraw was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Haverstraw's White Population

1,788 residents of West Haverstraw, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Haverstraw is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Haverstraw ranks 1269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's White population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. White residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has decreased from 24.2% to 16.7%.

West Haverstraw is less White than neighboring Thiells (67% White), Stony Point (57.2% White), Haverstraw (18.5% White), Mount Ivy (38% White), and New City (54.7% White).

West Haverstraw's Black Population

1,712 residents of West Haverstraw, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Haverstraw is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Haverstraw ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has decreased from 18.2% to 16.0%.

West Haverstraw is more Black than neighboring Thiells (1% Black), Stony Point (10.5% Black), Haverstraw (13.8% Black), and New City (7.1% Black). West Haverstraw is less Black than neighboring Mount Ivy (17.9% Black).

West Haverstraw's Asian Population

300 residents of West Haverstraw, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Haverstraw is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Haverstraw ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Asian residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.8%.

West Haverstraw is more Asian than neighboring Thiells (2.2% Asian), Stony Point (1.9% Asian), and Haverstraw (2.7% Asian). West Haverstraw is less Asian than neighboring Mount Ivy (4% Asian), and New City (12.9% Asian).

West Haverstraw's Hispanic Population

6,480 residents of West Haverstraw, or 60.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Haverstraw is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Haverstraw ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has increased from 50.1% to 60.5%.

West Haverstraw is more Hispanic than neighboring Thiells (28.9% Hispanic), Stony Point (24.8% Hispanic), Mount Ivy (38.2% Hispanic), and New City (21.4% Hispanic). West Haverstraw is less Hispanic than neighboring Haverstraw (63.2% Hispanic).

West Haverstraw's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of West Haverstraw, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Haverstraw is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Haverstraw ranks 780th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 138.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

West Haverstraw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thiells (0.4% Native American/Other), Stony Point (1% Native American/Other), Haverstraw (0.1% Native American/Other), and New City (0.4% Native American/Other). West Haverstraw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Ivy (1.5% Native American/Other).

West Haverstraw's Multiracial Population

307 residents of West Haverstraw, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Haverstraw is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Haverstraw ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Haverstraw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Haverstraw's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

West Haverstraw is more Multiracial than neighboring Thiells (0.6% Multiracial), Haverstraw (1.6% Multiracial), and Mount Ivy (0.5% Multiracial). West Haverstraw is less Multiracial than neighboring Stony Point (4.8% Multiracial), and New City (3.5% 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.