New Britain, CT Demographics
A map of New Britain's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 32,620 | 44.0% |
White | 27,535 | 37.1% |
Black | 9,294 | 12.5% |
Multiracial | 2,223 | 3.0% |
Asian | 1,884 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 579 | 0.8% |
New Britain, Connecticut had a population of 74,135 in 2020. It was 37.1% White, 12.5% Black, 2.5% Asian, 44.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Britain, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is the 8th 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).
New Britain's White Population
27,535 residents of New Britain identify as White, or 37.1%. This makes the White share of the population of New Britain considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is more White than neighboring Hartford (12.6% White). New Britain is less White than neighboring Kensington (85.9% White), Newington (72.7% White), West Hartford (68.4% White), and Wethersfield (76.9% White).
New Britain's Black Population
9,294 residents of New Britain identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Britain roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is more Black than neighboring Kensington (1.1% Black), Newington (4.5% Black), West Hartford (6.3% Black), and Wethersfield (3.5% Black). New Britain is less Black than neighboring Hartford (35.5% Black).
New Britain's Asian Population
1,884 residents of New Britain identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Britain roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is less Asian than neighboring Kensington (3.3% Asian), Newington (7.3% Asian), West Hartford (8.9% Asian), Wethersfield (4% Asian), and Hartford (3.5% Asian).
New Britain's Hispanic Population
32,620 residents of New Britain identify as Hispanic, or 44.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Britain considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is more Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (6.2% Hispanic), Newington (11.7% Hispanic), West Hartford (11.3% Hispanic), and Wethersfield (12.5% Hispanic).
New Britain's Native American/Other Population
579 residents of New Britain identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Britain roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other), Newington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other). New Britain is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hartford (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hartford (1.4% Native American/Other).
New Britain's Multiracial Population
2,223 residents of New Britain identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Britain roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Britain is ranked #164 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Britain is more Multiracial than neighboring Wethersfield (2.5% Multiracial), and Hartford (2.9% Multiracial). New Britain is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (3.2% Multiracial), Newington (3.1% Multiracial), and West Hartford (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.