Staples, CT Demographics

A map of Staples's Population by Race

Staples, Connecticut had a population of 6,954 in 2020. It was 81.2% White, 1.6% Black, 6.9% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Staples, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is the 52nd 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).

Staples's White Population

5,647 residents of Staples identify as White, or 81.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Staples larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more White than neighboring Coleytown (80% White). Staples is less White than neighboring Greens Farms (82.1% White), Westport Village (83.3% White), Compo (82% White), and Southport (84.1% White).

Staples's Black Population

109 residents of Staples identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Staples slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #101 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more Black than neighboring Greens Farms (1.4% Black), Coleytown (1% Black), Westport Village (0.9% Black), and Southport (0.8% Black). Staples is less Black than neighboring Compo (1.8% Black).

Staples's Asian Population

479 residents of Staples identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Staples roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more Asian than neighboring Greens Farms (5.7% Asian), Westport Village (5.9% Asian), Compo (5.2% Asian), and Southport (5.2% Asian). Staples is less Asian than neighboring Coleytown (7% Asian).

Staples's Hispanic Population

427 residents of Staples identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Staples slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #125 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more Hispanic than neighboring Greens Farms (4.5% Hispanic), Westport Village (5.6% Hispanic), and Compo (5.8% Hispanic). Staples is less Hispanic than neighboring Coleytown (6.4% Hispanic), and Southport (6.7% Hispanic).

Staples's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Staples identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Staples roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westport Village (0.4% Native American/Other), and Southport (0% Native American/Other). Staples is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greens Farms (1% Native American/Other), Coleytown (0.9% Native American/Other), and Compo (0.7% Native American/Other).

Staples's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Staples identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Staples roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Staples is ranked #108 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Staples is more Multiracial than neighboring Southport (3.2% Multiracial). Staples is less Multiracial than neighboring Greens Farms (5.2% Multiracial), Coleytown (4.7% Multiracial), Westport Village (3.8% Multiracial), and Compo (4.5% Multiracial).

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