Higganum, CT Demographics

A map of Higganum's Population by Race

Higganum, Connecticut had a population of 2,089 in 2020. It was 91.7% White, 0.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Higganum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is the 120th 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).

Higganum's White Population

1,915 residents of Higganum identify as White, or 91.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Higganum considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #15 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is more White than neighboring Portland (83.7% White), East Hampton (87.9% White), Middletown (63.6% White), Moodus (89.7% White), and Lake Pocotopaug (88.7% White).

Higganum's Black Population

9 residents of Higganum identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Higganum slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is less Black than neighboring Portland (2.6% Black), East Hampton (1.4% Black), Middletown (13.2% Black), Moodus (0.8% Black), and Lake Pocotopaug (1.2% Black).

Higganum's Asian Population

31 residents of Higganum identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Higganum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is more Asian than neighboring Portland (1.4% Asian), East Hampton (1.2% Asian), and Moodus (1.3% Asian). Higganum is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (5.5% Asian), and Lake Pocotopaug (2% Asian).

Higganum's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Higganum identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Higganum less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #209 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (7% Hispanic), East Hampton (5.1% Hispanic), Middletown (11.8% Hispanic), Moodus (4.3% Hispanic), and Lake Pocotopaug (4.1% Hispanic).

Higganum's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Higganum 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 Higganum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moodus (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lake Pocotopaug (0.4% Native American/Other).

Higganum's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Higganum identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Higganum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Higganum is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Higganum is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (3.5% Multiracial). Higganum is less Multiracial than neighboring Portland (4.6% Multiracial), and Middletown (5.2% Multiracial).

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