Brookfield, Connecticut population by race
The table below shows Brookfield town's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 15,064 | 86.44% |
Black or African American | 540 | 3.10% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 728 | 4.18% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.16% |
Some other race | 280 | 1.61% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 788 | 4.52% |
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Brookfield town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Brookfield town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Brookfield town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Brookfield town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.44% are White, 3.10% are Black or African American, 4.18% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.61% are some other race and 4.52% are multiracial.
![Brookfield, Connecticut population by race The bar chart shows Brookfield, Connecticut 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.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/brookfield-ct-population-by-race.jpeg)
Brookfield town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Brookfield town is White with a population of 15,064 (86.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 788 (4.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brookfield, Connecticut
By ethnicity, 1,125 (6.46% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,303 (93.54% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
![Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brookfield, Connecticut The pie chart shows racial / ethnic makeup of Brookfield, Connecticut. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race and ethnicity. The Hispanic or Latino population is excluded from the other identified racial categories and shown as one single group as Hispanic or Latino population.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/brookfield-ct-population-by-race-and-ethnicity.jpeg)
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brookfield town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,509 (89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Brookfield town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
White alone | 14,509 | 89.00% |
Black or African American alone | 490 | 3.01% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 728 | 4.47% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 28 | 0.17% |
Some other race alone | 29 | 0.18% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 519 | 3.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brookfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 55 (48.89% of the total Hispanic population).
Brookfield town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 128 | 11.38% |
Puerto Rican | 416 | 36.98% |
Cuban | 31 | 2.76% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 550 | 48.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brookfield, Connecticut is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.46% of Brookfield town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brookfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 55 (48.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brookfield, Connecticut have?
Brookfield, Connecticut has 54 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brookfield town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brookfield, Connecticut?
With 6.46% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Brookfield town.
That being said, with a 3.10% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Brookfield town.
What is the majority race in Brookfield, Connecticut?
With a population of 15,064 (86.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brookfield town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Brookfield town, with 3.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates