Sacred Heart University, CT Demographics

A map of Sacred Heart University's Population by Race

Sacred Heart University, Connecticut had a population of 1,446 in 2020. It was 82.3% White, 2.4% Black, 1.7% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sacred Heart University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is the 143rd 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).

Sacred Heart University's White Population

1,190 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as White, or 82.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sacred Heart University larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #109 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is more White than neighboring Long Hill (78.3% White), and Bridgeport (16.4% White). Sacred Heart University is less White than neighboring Plattsville (82.8% White), Murray (87.4% White), and Tashua (82.6% White).

Sacred Heart University's Black Population

35 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sacred Heart University slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is more Black than neighboring Plattsville (1.4% Black), and Murray (1.3% Black). Sacred Heart University is less Black than neighboring Long Hill (2.7% Black), Tashua (2.5% Black), and Bridgeport (32.8% Black).

Sacred Heart University's Asian Population

25 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sacred Heart University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #148 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is less Asian than neighboring Plattsville (5.7% Asian), Long Hill (6.5% Asian), Murray (6.3% Asian), Tashua (5.9% Asian), and Bridgeport (2.7% Asian).

Sacred Heart University's Hispanic Population

156 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as Hispanic, or 10.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sacred Heart University slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is more Hispanic than neighboring Plattsville (6% Hispanic), Long Hill (8.6% Hispanic), Murray (3.1% Hispanic), and Tashua (6.2% Hispanic). Sacred Heart University is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (42.3% Hispanic).

Sacred Heart University's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sacred Heart University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #195 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Long Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), Tashua (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bridgeport (2.2% Native American/Other).

Sacred Heart University's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Sacred Heart University identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sacred Heart University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sacred Heart University is more Multiracial than neighboring Murray (1.9% Multiracial), and Tashua (2.3% Multiracial). Sacred Heart University is less Multiracial than neighboring Plattsville (4% Multiracial), Long Hill (3.1% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (3.7% Multiracial).

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