Waterbury, CT population by race
The table below shows Waterbury's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 51,376 | 44.88% |
Black or African American | 32,046 | 27.99% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 280 | 0.24% |
Asian | 3,364 | 2.94% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.06% |
Some other race | 14,482 | 12.65% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,859 | 11.23% |
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Waterbury 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; Waterbury has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Waterbury's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Waterbury population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.88% are white, 27.99% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.94% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.65% are some other race and 11.23% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Waterbury, CT population by race.
The largest racial group in Waterbury is White with a population of 51,376 (44.88% of the total population).
Waterbury 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Waterbury is White with a population of 51,376 (44.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,859 (11.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Waterbury, CT
By ethnicity, 41,055 (35.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 73,425 (64.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Waterbury, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 34,844 (47.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Waterbury, CT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Waterbury's Non-Hispanic population.
Waterbury 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 | 34,844 | 47.46% |
Black or African American alone | 29,181 | 39.74% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 0.01% |
Asian alone | 3,341 | 4.55% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 39 | 0.05% |
Some other race alone | 938 | 1.28% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,075 | 6.91% |
Among the Hispanic population in Waterbury, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 24,856 (60.54% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Waterbury, CT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Waterbury's Hispanic population.
Waterbury Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 1,328 | 3.23% |
Puerto Rican | 24,856 | 60.54% |
Cuban | 345 | 0.84% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,526 | 35.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Waterbury, CT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 35.86% of Waterbury population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Waterbury, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 24,856 (60.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Waterbury, CT have?
Waterbury, CT has 32,046 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 27.99% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Waterbury is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Waterbury, CT?
With 64.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Waterbury.
That being said, with a 27.99% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Waterbury.
What is the majority race in Waterbury, CT?
With a population of 51,376 (44.88% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Waterbury.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Waterbury, with 27.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates