Danbury, CT Demographics

A map of Danbury's Population by Race

Danbury, Connecticut had a population of 86,518 in 2020. It was 43.9% White, 6.5% Black, 6.2% Asian, 33.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Danbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is the 7th 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).

Danbury's White Population

37,963 residents of Danbury identify as White, or 43.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Danbury less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #204 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is less White than neighboring Kellogg Point (75% White), Bethel (64.9% White), Ridgebury (80.7% White), Lakes East (82.8% White), and Taylor Corners (87.1% White).

Danbury's Black Population

5,630 residents of Danbury identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Danbury roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is more Black than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Black), Bethel (3.3% Black), Ridgebury (1.4% Black), Lakes East (1% Black), and Taylor Corners (0.8% Black).

Danbury's Asian Population

5,339 residents of Danbury identify as Asian, or 6.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Danbury roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is more Asian than neighboring Lakes East (3.7% Asian), and Taylor Corners (1.9% Asian). Danbury is less Asian than neighboring Kellogg Point (25% Asian), Bethel (7.2% Asian), and Ridgebury (8.3% Asian).

Danbury's Hispanic Population

28,690 residents of Danbury identify as Hispanic, or 33.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Danbury larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Hispanic), Bethel (15.3% Hispanic), Ridgebury (5.1% Hispanic), Lakes East (6.2% Hispanic), and Taylor Corners (7.8% Hispanic).

Danbury's Native American/Other Population

3,075 residents of Danbury identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Danbury roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Native American/Other), Bethel (2.8% Native American/Other), Ridgebury (0.6% Native American/Other), Lakes East (1.2% Native American/Other), and Taylor Corners (1.1% Native American/Other).

Danbury's Multiracial Population

5,821 residents of Danbury identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Danbury roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Danbury is ranked #16 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Danbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Multiracial), Bethel (6.6% Multiracial), Ridgebury (4% Multiracial), Lakes East (5.2% Multiracial), and Taylor Corners (1.4% Multiracial).

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