Niantic, CT Demographics

A map of Niantic's Population by Race

Niantic, Connecticut had a population of 3,194 in 2020. It was 88.8% White, 0.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Niantic, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is the 90th 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).

Niantic's White Population

2,836 residents of Niantic identify as White, or 88.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Niantic considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #40 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is more White than neighboring Waterford (74.8% White), New London (41.8% White), Groton (57.6% White), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (68.5% White), and Oxoboxo River (79.4% White).

Niantic's Black Population

22 residents of Niantic identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Niantic slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #174 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is less Black than neighboring Waterford (3.7% Black), New London (15.1% Black), Groton (8% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.8% Black), and Oxoboxo River (2.7% Black).

Niantic's Asian Population

63 residents of Niantic identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Niantic roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is less Asian than neighboring Waterford (4% Asian), New London (2.4% Asian), Groton (6.1% Asian), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.4% Asian), and Oxoboxo River (2.8% Asian).

Niantic's Hispanic Population

144 residents of Niantic identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Niantic less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #166 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is less Hispanic than neighboring Waterford (11.6% Hispanic), New London (34.1% Hispanic), Groton (19.3% Hispanic), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (13.1% Hispanic), and Oxoboxo River (7.4% Hispanic).

Niantic's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Niantic 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 Niantic roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (1.3% Native American/Other), New London (1.2% Native American/Other), Groton (1.8% Native American/Other), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Oxoboxo River (2.4% Native American/Other).

Niantic's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Niantic identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Niantic roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Niantic is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Niantic is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterford (4.6% Multiracial), New London (5.4% Multiracial), Groton (7.2% Multiracial), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.9% Multiracial), and Oxoboxo River (5.1% Multiracial).

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