Gales Ferry, CT Demographics
A map of Gales Ferry's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 919 | 79.3% |
Hispanic | 84 | 7.2% |
Multiracial | 79 | 6.8% |
Black | 48 | 4.1% |
Asian | 21 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.7% |
Gales Ferry, Connecticut had a population of 1,159 in 2020. It was 79.3% White, 4.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gales Ferry, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is the 156th 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).
Gales Ferry's White Population
919 residents of Gales Ferry identify as White, or 79.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Gales Ferry larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #142 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is more White than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (68.5% White), Long Hill (67.8% White), Waterford (74.8% White), and New London (41.8% White). Gales Ferry is less White than neighboring Oxoboxo River (79.4% White).
Gales Ferry's Black Population
48 residents of Gales Ferry identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gales Ferry slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is more Black than neighboring Oxoboxo River (2.7% Black), and Waterford (3.7% Black). Gales Ferry is less Black than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.8% Black), Long Hill (6.6% Black), and New London (15.1% Black).
Gales Ferry's Asian Population
21 residents of Gales Ferry identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gales Ferry roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #140 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is less Asian than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.4% Asian), Oxoboxo River (2.8% Asian), Long Hill (9.4% Asian), Waterford (4% Asian), and New London (2.4% Asian).
Gales Ferry's Hispanic Population
84 residents of Gales Ferry identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gales Ferry slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is less Hispanic than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (13.1% Hispanic), Oxoboxo River (7.4% Hispanic), Long Hill (9.9% Hispanic), Waterford (11.6% Hispanic), and New London (34.1% Hispanic).
Gales Ferry's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Gales Ferry identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gales Ferry roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Oxoboxo River (2.4% Native American/Other), Waterford (1.3% Native American/Other), and New London (1.2% Native American/Other).
Gales Ferry's Multiracial Population
79 residents of Gales Ferry identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gales Ferry roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Gales Ferry is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gales Ferry is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxoboxo River (5.1% Multiracial), Long Hill (5.5% Multiracial), Waterford (4.6% Multiracial), and New London (5.4% Multiracial). Gales Ferry is less Multiracial than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.