Naugatuck, CT Demographics

A map of Naugatuck's Population by Race

Naugatuck, Connecticut had a population of 31,519 in 2020. It was 67.8% White, 7.0% Black, 2.4% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Naugatuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is the 20th 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).

Naugatuck's White Population

21,366 residents of Naugatuck identify as White, or 67.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more White than neighboring Waterbury (33% White), and Ansonia (56.5% White). Naugatuck is less White than neighboring Oakville (83.3% White), Watertown (87.7% White), and Cheshire Village (82.2% White).

Naugatuck's Black Population

2,195 residents of Naugatuck identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more Black than neighboring Oakville (2.6% Black), Watertown (1.3% Black), and Cheshire Village (2.1% Black). Naugatuck is less Black than neighboring Waterbury (19.5% Black), and Ansonia (13.1% Black).

Naugatuck's Asian Population

749 residents of Naugatuck identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more Asian than neighboring Waterbury (2.1% Asian), Oakville (2.1% Asian), Watertown (1.4% Asian), and Ansonia (2% Asian). Naugatuck is less Asian than neighboring Cheshire Village (5.7% Asian).

Naugatuck's Hispanic Population

4,871 residents of Naugatuck identify as Hispanic, or 15.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakville (8% Hispanic), Watertown (5.8% Hispanic), and Cheshire Village (5.9% Hispanic). Naugatuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Waterbury (39.6% Hispanic), and Ansonia (23.7% Hispanic).

Naugatuck's Native American/Other Population

599 residents of Naugatuck identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakville (0.8% Native American/Other), Watertown (0.6% Native American/Other), Ansonia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cheshire Village (0.5% Native American/Other).

Naugatuck's Multiracial Population

1,739 residents of Naugatuck identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Naugatuck roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Naugatuck is ranked #30 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Naugatuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterbury (4% Multiracial), Oakville (3.1% Multiracial), Watertown (3.1% Multiracial), Ansonia (3.9% Multiracial), and Cheshire Village (3.6% Multiracial).

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