Lakes West, CT Demographics
A map of Lakes West's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,031 | 86.9% |
Hispanic | 69 | 5.8% |
Asian | 43 | 3.6% |
Multiracial | 30 | 2.5% |
Black | 8 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.4% |
Lakes West, Connecticut had a population of 1,186 in 2020. It was 86.9% White, 0.7% Black, 3.6% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lakes West, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is the 152nd 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).
Lakes West's White Population
1,031 residents of Lakes West identify as White, or 86.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lakes West considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #61 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is more White than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (84.5% White), Lakes East (82.8% White), Ridgebury (80.7% White), and Route 7 Gateway (77.6% White). Lakes West is less White than neighboring West Mountain (87.1% White).
Lakes West's Black Population
8 residents of Lakes West identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lakes West slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #174 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is more Black than neighboring West Mountain (0% Black). Lakes West is less Black than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (1% Black), Lakes East (1% Black), Ridgebury (1.4% Black), and Route 7 Gateway (3.3% Black).
Lakes West's Asian Population
43 residents of Lakes West identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lakes West roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is more Asian than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (3.5% Asian), and West Mountain (2.2% Asian). Lakes West is less Asian than neighboring Lakes East (3.7% Asian), Ridgebury (8.3% Asian), and Route 7 Gateway (9.7% Asian).
Lakes West's Hispanic Population
69 residents of Lakes West identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lakes West slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is more Hispanic than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (4.9% Hispanic), and Ridgebury (5.1% Hispanic). Lakes West is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakes East (6.2% Hispanic), Route 7 Gateway (6.5% Hispanic), and West Mountain (6.3% Hispanic).
Lakes West's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Lakes West 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 Lakes West roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakes East (1.2% Native American/Other), Ridgebury (0.6% Native American/Other), Route 7 Gateway (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Mountain (0.5% Native American/Other).
Lakes West's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Lakes West identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lakes West roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Lakes West is ranked #184 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lakes West is more Multiracial than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (2.2% Multiracial). Lakes West is less Multiracial than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (5.7% Multiracial), Lakes East (5.2% Multiracial), Ridgebury (4% Multiracial), and West Mountain (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.