Demographics & People — Beacon, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,629 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,300 |
| Median Age | 42.0 |
| Total Households | 6,320 |
| Family Households | 3,703 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,992 |
| Black or African American | 1,842 |
| Asian | 204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,837 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,931 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,794 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,636 |
| Irish | 2,535 |
| Italian | 1,930 |
| German | 1,869 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,352 |
| English | 1,206 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 670 |
| American | 608 |
Language
| English Only | 11,539 |
| Spanish | 1,700 |
| Population 5+ | 13,914 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 682 |
| Population 18+ | 11,087 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 41.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Beacon, New York.