Norwalk, CT Demographics

A map of Norwalk's Population by Race

Norwalk, Connecticut had a population of 91,184 in 2020. It was 48.6% White, 12.1% Black, 5.2% Asian, 30.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norwalk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is the 6th 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).

Norwalk's White Population

44,314 residents of Norwalk identify as White, or 48.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Norwalk less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #200 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is less White than neighboring Darien Downtown (76.5% White), Saugatuck (80.3% White), Tokeneke (86.8% White), Old Hill (83.7% White), and Compo (82% White).

Norwalk's Black Population

11,074 residents of Norwalk identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Darien Downtown (1.1% Black), Saugatuck (2.2% Black), Tokeneke (0.4% Black), Old Hill (0.9% Black), and Compo (1.8% Black).

Norwalk's Asian Population

4,772 residents of Norwalk identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is more Asian than neighboring Tokeneke (3.1% Asian). Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring Darien Downtown (5.7% Asian), Saugatuck (5.6% Asian), and Old Hill (6.3% Asian).

Norwalk's Hispanic Population

27,629 residents of Norwalk identify as Hispanic, or 30.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norwalk larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Darien Downtown (9.2% Hispanic), Saugatuck (7.1% Hispanic), Tokeneke (5.7% Hispanic), Old Hill (5.3% Hispanic), and Compo (5.8% Hispanic).

Norwalk's Native American/Other Population

768 residents of Norwalk 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 Norwalk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #57 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darien Downtown (0.4% Native American/Other), Saugatuck (0.7% Native American/Other), Tokeneke (0.4% Native American/Other), Old Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), and Compo (0.7% Native American/Other).

Norwalk's Multiracial Population

2,627 residents of Norwalk identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norwalk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Norwalk is ranked #167 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Darien Downtown (7.1% Multiracial), Saugatuck (4.2% Multiracial), Tokeneke (3.7% Multiracial), Old Hill (3.3% Multiracial), and Compo (4.5% Multiracial).

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