Zena, NY Demographics

A map of Zena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	812	908	81.4%	87.5%
Hispanic	74	52	7.4%	5.0%
Asian	69	32	6.9%	3.1%
Multiracial	42	35	4.2%	3.4%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

Zena, New York has an estimated population of 997, a decrease from the 1,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zena 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 Zena, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zena is ranked the 859th 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). Zena was ranked the 841st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zena's White Population

812 residents of Zena, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zena is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Zena ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Zena's population has decreased from 87.5% to 81.4%.

Zena is more White than neighboring Ruby (65.2% White), and Lincoln Park (68.7% White). Zena is less White than neighboring West Hurley (93% White), Woodstock (85.3% White), and Lake Katrine (82.1% White).

Zena's Black Population

0 residents of Zena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zena is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Zena ranks 959th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Zena's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Zena is less Black than neighboring West Hurley (0.1% Black), Woodstock (2.1% Black), Ruby (5.8% Black), Lake Katrine (4.1% Black), and Lincoln Park (11.1% Black).

Zena's Asian Population

69 residents of Zena, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zena is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Zena ranks 364th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 115.6%. Asian residents' share of Zena's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.9%.

Zena is more Asian than neighboring West Hurley (0.8% Asian), Woodstock (0.7% Asian), Ruby (1.5% Asian), Lake Katrine (1.8% Asian), and Lincoln Park (1.9% Asian).

Zena's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Zena, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zena is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Zena ranks 630th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Zena's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.4%.

Zena is more Hispanic than neighboring West Hurley (1.6% Hispanic), Woodstock (6.9% Hispanic), and Lake Katrine (7.3% Hispanic). Zena is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruby (14.8% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (7.5% Hispanic).

Zena's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zena, 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 Zena is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Zena ranks 796th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Zena is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hurley (0.1% Native American/Other), Woodstock (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ruby (2.2% Native American/Other).

Zena's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Zena, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zena is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Zena ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Zena's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.2%.

Zena is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodstock (4.1% Multiracial). Zena is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hurley (4.5% Multiracial), Ruby (10.6% Multiracial), Lake Katrine (4.7% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (10.7% 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.