Colchester, CT Demographics

A map of Colchester's Population by Race

Colchester, Connecticut had a population of 4,700 in 2020. It was 85.3% White, 2.1% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is the 69th most populous. 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).

Colchester's White Population

4,010 residents of Colchester identify as White, or 85.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Colchester considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #77 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more White than neighboring South Windham (70.6% White). Colchester is less White than neighboring Moodus (89.7% White), Terramuggus (89.9% White), East Hampton (87.9% White), and Lake Pocotopaug (88.7% White).

Colchester's Black Population

97 residents of Colchester identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colchester slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more Black than neighboring Moodus (0.8% Black), Terramuggus (0.2% Black), East Hampton (1.4% Black), and Lake Pocotopaug (1.2% Black). Colchester is less Black than neighboring South Windham (2.4% Black).

Colchester's Asian Population

92 residents of Colchester identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colchester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more Asian than neighboring Moodus (1.3% Asian), Terramuggus (0.7% Asian), East Hampton (1.2% Asian), and South Windham (0.1% Asian).

Colchester's Hispanic Population

266 residents of Colchester identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colchester slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Moodus (4.3% Hispanic), Terramuggus (4.2% Hispanic), East Hampton (5.1% Hispanic), and Lake Pocotopaug (4.1% Hispanic). Colchester is less Hispanic than neighboring South Windham (20.5% Hispanic).

Colchester's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Colchester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colchester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moodus (0.4% Native American/Other), Terramuggus (0.5% Native American/Other), East Hampton (0.7% Native American/Other), Lake Pocotopaug (0.4% Native American/Other), and South Windham (0.7% Native American/Other).

Colchester's Multiracial Population

196 residents of Colchester identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colchester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Colchester is ranked #74 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Moodus (3.6% Multiracial), East Hampton (3.6% Multiracial), and Lake Pocotopaug (3.5% Multiracial). Colchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Terramuggus (4.4% Multiracial), and South Windham (5.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.