Newington, CT Demographics

A map of Newington's Population by Race

Newington, Connecticut had a population of 30,536 in 2020. It was 72.7% White, 4.5% Black, 7.3% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is the 21st 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).

Newington's White Population

22,190 residents of Newington identify as White, or 72.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Newington slightly larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more White than neighboring New Britain (37.1% White), West Hartford (68.4% White), and Hartford (12.6% White). Newington is less White than neighboring Wethersfield (76.9% White), and Kensington (85.9% White).

Newington's Black Population

1,369 residents of Newington identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newington slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Black than neighboring Wethersfield (3.5% Black), and Kensington (1.1% Black). Newington is less Black than neighboring New Britain (12.5% Black), West Hartford (6.3% Black), and Hartford (35.5% Black).

Newington's Asian Population

2,236 residents of Newington identify as Asian, or 7.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Asian than neighboring New Britain (2.5% Asian), Wethersfield (4% Asian), Kensington (3.3% Asian), and Hartford (3.5% Asian). Newington is less Asian than neighboring West Hartford (8.9% Asian).

Newington's Hispanic Population

3,585 residents of Newington identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (6.2% Hispanic), and West Hartford (11.3% Hispanic). Newington is less Hispanic than neighboring New Britain (44% Hispanic), Wethersfield (12.5% Hispanic), and Hartford (44% Hispanic).

Newington's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Newington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other). Newington is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Britain (0.8% Native American/Other), West Hartford (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hartford (1.4% Native American/Other).

Newington's Multiracial Population

950 residents of Newington identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Newington is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Multiracial than neighboring New Britain (3% Multiracial), Wethersfield (2.5% Multiracial), and Hartford (2.9% Multiracial). Newington is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (3.2% Multiracial), and West Hartford (4% Multiracial).

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