Lake Pocotopaug, CT Demographics
A map of Lake Pocotopaug's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,347 | 88.7% |
Hispanic | 200 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 172 | 3.5% |
Asian | 99 | 2.0% |
Black | 61 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 0.4% |
Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut had a population of 4,901 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 1.2% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lake Pocotopaug, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is the 67th 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).
Lake Pocotopaug's White Population
4,347 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is more White than neighboring East Hampton (87.9% White), and Portland (83.7% White). Lake Pocotopaug is less White than neighboring Terramuggus (89.9% White), Moodus (89.7% White), and Higganum (91.7% White).
Lake Pocotopaug's Black Population
61 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is more Black than neighboring Terramuggus (0.2% Black), Moodus (0.8% Black), and Higganum (0.4% Black). Lake Pocotopaug is less Black than neighboring East Hampton (1.4% Black), and Portland (2.6% Black).
Lake Pocotopaug's Asian Population
99 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is more Asian than neighboring East Hampton (1.2% Asian), Terramuggus (0.7% Asian), Portland (1.4% Asian), Moodus (1.3% Asian), and Higganum (1.5% Asian).
Lake Pocotopaug's Hispanic Population
200 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #179 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is more Hispanic than neighboring Higganum (2.1% Hispanic). Lake Pocotopaug is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hampton (5.1% Hispanic), Terramuggus (4.2% Hispanic), Portland (7% Hispanic), and Moodus (4.3% Hispanic).
Lake Pocotopaug's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Hampton (0.7% Native American/Other), Terramuggus (0.5% Native American/Other), Portland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Higganum (0.7% Native American/Other).
Lake Pocotopaug's Multiracial Population
172 residents of Lake Pocotopaug identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lake Pocotopaug roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lake Pocotopaug is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lake Pocotopaug is less Multiracial than neighboring East Hampton (3.6% Multiracial), Terramuggus (4.4% Multiracial), Portland (4.6% Multiracial), Moodus (3.6% Multiracial), and Higganum (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.