New Canaan, CT Demographics
A map of New Canaan's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,984 | 80.1% |
Hispanic | 422 | 6.8% |
Asian | 416 | 6.7% |
Multiracial | 222 | 3.6% |
Black | 154 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 0.4% |
New Canaan, Connecticut had a population of 6,220 in 2020. It was 80.1% White, 2.5% Black, 6.7% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Canaan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is the 57th 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 Canaan's White Population
4,984 residents of New Canaan identify as White, or 80.1%. This makes the White share of the population of New Canaan larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more White than neighboring Darien Downtown (76.5% White), South Wilton (74.2% White), and Wilton Center (71.3% White). New Canaan is less White than neighboring Noroton Heights (80.8% White), and Scotts Corners (83.3% White).
New Canaan's Black Population
154 residents of New Canaan identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Canaan slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more Black than neighboring Noroton Heights (1.5% Black), Darien Downtown (1.1% Black), South Wilton (1.5% Black), and Scotts Corners (2.1% Black).
New Canaan's Asian Population
416 residents of New Canaan identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Canaan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more Asian than neighboring Darien Downtown (5.7% Asian), and Scotts Corners (3% Asian). New Canaan is less Asian than neighboring Noroton Heights (7.2% Asian), South Wilton (15.8% Asian), and Wilton Center (13.4% Asian).
New Canaan's Hispanic Population
422 residents of New Canaan identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Canaan slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more Hispanic than neighboring Noroton Heights (6% Hispanic), South Wilton (4.7% Hispanic), and Wilton Center (6.6% Hispanic). New Canaan is less Hispanic than neighboring Darien Downtown (9.2% Hispanic), and Scotts Corners (8.4% Hispanic).
New Canaan's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of New Canaan 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 New Canaan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotts Corners (0.3% Native American/Other). New Canaan is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Wilton (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wilton Center (0.8% Native American/Other).
New Canaan's Multiracial Population
222 residents of New Canaan identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Canaan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, New Canaan is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Canaan is more Multiracial than neighboring South Wilton (3.3% Multiracial), and Scotts Corners (2.9% Multiracial). New Canaan is less Multiracial than neighboring Noroton Heights (4% Multiracial), Darien Downtown (7.1% Multiracial), and Wilton Center (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.