Youngstown, NY Demographics

A map of Youngstown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,555	1,724	88.5%	92.7%
Multiracial	92	46	5.2%	2.5%
Native American/Other	44	18	2.5%	1.0%
Hispanic	34	59	1.9%	3.2%
Asian	20	12	1.1%	0.6%
Black	13	0	0.7%	0.0%

Youngstown, New York has an estimated population of 1,758, a decrease from the 1,859 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Youngstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Youngstown 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 Youngstown, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Youngstown is ranked the 679th 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). Youngstown was ranked the 653rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Youngstown's White Population

1,555 residents of Youngstown, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Youngstown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Youngstown ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Youngstown's population has decreased from 92.7% to 88.5%.

Youngstown is more White than neighboring Niagara University (70.5% White), and Niagara Falls (62.9% White). Youngstown is less White than neighboring Lewiston (93.8% White), Ransomville (93.5% White), and Sanborn (89.6% White).

Youngstown's Black Population

13 residents of Youngstown, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Youngstown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Youngstown ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Black residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Youngstown is more Black than neighboring Lewiston (0.1% Black). Youngstown is less Black than neighboring Niagara University (15.2% Black), Ransomville (3.7% Black), Niagara Falls (17.8% Black), and Sanborn (1.6% Black).

Youngstown's Asian Population

20 residents of Youngstown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Youngstown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Youngstown ranks 890th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Youngstown is more Asian than neighboring Lewiston (1% Asian), Ransomville (0% Asian), and Sanborn (0.4% Asian). Youngstown is less Asian than neighboring Niagara University (2.4% Asian), and Niagara Falls (2.4% Asian).

Youngstown's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Youngstown, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Youngstown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Youngstown ranks 836th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Youngstown's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Youngstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Lewiston (0% Hispanic), Ransomville (1.7% Hispanic), and Sanborn (0.6% Hispanic). Youngstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Niagara University (6.7% Hispanic), and Niagara Falls (7.6% Hispanic).

Youngstown's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Youngstown, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Youngstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Youngstown ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 144.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Youngstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lewiston (0.5% Native American/Other), Niagara University (0% Native American/Other), Ransomville (0% Native American/Other), Niagara Falls (1.5% Native American/Other), and Sanborn (1.9% Native American/Other).

Youngstown's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Youngstown, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Youngstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Youngstown ranks 989th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.2%.

Youngstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewiston (4.7% Multiracial), and Ransomville (1.1% Multiracial). Youngstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Niagara Falls (7.8% Multiracial), and Sanborn (5.9% 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.