Ledyard, New York Population

The population of Ledyard town is 1,759, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
1,759
Total Population
33.9
Median age
48.32%
Female population %
106.9:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
20-24 years
Largest age group
43.4
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
144
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Ledyard town's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Ledyard town is 33.9, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Ledyard town's population under 18 was 13.42%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Ledyard town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 20.13% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Ledyard town, 10.12% were under the age of 15, 36.95% aged 15 to 29, 32.80% aged 30 to 64, 18.36% aged 65 to 84, and 1.76% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Ledyard town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Ledyard, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 312 (17.74% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 59 less females than males in Ledyard town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.32% females and 51.68% males in Ledyard, New York.
  • The Ledyard, New York gender ratio is 106.9:100 i.e. 106.9 men to 100 women (1.069).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 184.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 128.
The grouped bar chart shows Ledyard, New York population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (184) | Female # 20-24 years (128). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Ledyard town's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Ledyard town population: 91.02% are White, 1.36% are Black or African American, 0.40% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.40% are Asian, 3.75% are some other race and 3.07% are multiracial.
  • Ledyard town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 144 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,615 (91.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Ledyard town is White with a population of 1,601 (91.02% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Ledyard, New York population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Ledyard, New York population by race. The largest racial group in Ledyard town is White with a population of 1,601 (91.02% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Ledyard town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 2,078 in the year 2009
  • From 2000 to 2010, Ledyard town's population decreased by 5 (0.26%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Ledyard town's population decreased by 179 (9.50%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ledyard town's population was lowest in year 2022 at 1,667.
The graph shows Ledyard town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Ledyard town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,667. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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