West Nyack, NY Demographics

A map of West Nyack's Population by Race

West Nyack, New York has an estimated population of 3,681, a less than 1% change from the 3,649 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 24.7% Hispanic, 12.4% Black, 6.1% Asian, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Nyack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Nyack 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 Nyack, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Nyack is ranked the 443rd 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 Nyack was ranked the 444th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Nyack's White Population

2,075 residents of West Nyack, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Nyack is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Nyack ranks 1083rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of West Nyack's population has decreased from 65.5% to 56.4%.

West Nyack is more White than neighboring Nanuet (42.6% White). West Nyack is less White than neighboring Bardonia (69.1% White), Blauvelt (72.9% White), Valley Cottage (56.7% White), and Pearl River (78% White).

West Nyack's Black Population

458 residents of West Nyack, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Nyack ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's Black population has grown by an estimated 234.3%. Black residents' share of West Nyack's population has increased from 3.8% to 12.4%.

West Nyack is more Black than neighboring Bardonia (2% Black), Blauvelt (1.2% Black), Valley Cottage (9.5% Black), and Pearl River (0.6% Black). West Nyack is less Black than neighboring Nanuet (15.8% Black).

West Nyack's Asian Population

224 residents of West Nyack, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Nyack is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Nyack ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Asian residents' share of West Nyack's population has decreased from 11.0% to 6.1%.

West Nyack is more Asian than neighboring Pearl River (3.1% Asian). West Nyack is less Asian than neighboring Bardonia (15.1% Asian), Blauvelt (6.2% Asian), Valley Cottage (10.2% Asian), and Nanuet (13.9% Asian).

West Nyack's Hispanic Population

908 residents of West Nyack, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Nyack is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Nyack ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Nyack's population has increased from 15.9% to 24.7%.

West Nyack is more Hispanic than neighboring Bardonia (8.6% Hispanic), Blauvelt (15.1% Hispanic), Valley Cottage (18.7% Hispanic), Pearl River (14% Hispanic), and Nanuet (23.9% Hispanic).

West Nyack's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Nyack, 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 Nyack is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Nyack ranks 431st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Nyack's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

West Nyack is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bardonia (1.4% Native American/Other), Valley Cottage (1.3% Native American/Other), Pearl River (1.9% Native American/Other), and Nanuet (1.6% Native American/Other).

West Nyack's Multiracial Population

16 residents of West Nyack, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Nyack is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Nyack ranks 786th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Nyack's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Nyack's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.4%.

West Nyack is less Multiracial than neighboring Bardonia (3.8% Multiracial), Blauvelt (4.6% Multiracial), Valley Cottage (3.7% Multiracial), Pearl River (2.4% Multiracial), and Nanuet (2.3% 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.