Storrs, CT Demographics

A map of Storrs's Population by Race

Storrs, Connecticut had a population of 15,979 in 2020. It was 64.5% White, 6.7% Black, 15.8% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Storrs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is the 29th 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).

Storrs's White Population

10,301 residents of Storrs identify as White, or 64.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Storrs roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is ranked #189 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Storrs is more White than neighboring Willimantic (38.1% White). Storrs is less White than neighboring South Coventry (87.8% White), Mansfield Center (82.5% White), Coventry Lake (88.2% White), and South Windham (70.6% White).

Storrs's Black Population

1,063 residents of Storrs identify as Black, or 6.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Storrs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Storrs is more Black than neighboring South Coventry (0.6% Black), Mansfield Center (1.2% Black), Coventry Lake (0.9% Black), Willimantic (4.3% Black), and South Windham (2.4% Black).

Storrs's Asian Population

2,528 residents of Storrs identify as Asian, or 15.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Storrs slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Storrs is more Asian than neighboring South Coventry (2.3% Asian), Mansfield Center (7.1% Asian), Coventry Lake (1.3% Asian), Willimantic (4.1% Asian), and South Windham (0.1% Asian).

Storrs's Hispanic Population

1,493 residents of Storrs identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Storrs slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is ranked #61 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Storrs is more Hispanic than neighboring South Coventry (4.4% Hispanic), Mansfield Center (6.5% Hispanic), and Coventry Lake (4.5% Hispanic). Storrs is less Hispanic than neighboring Willimantic (49.9% Hispanic), and South Windham (20.5% Hispanic).

Storrs's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Storrs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Storrs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Storrs is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Storrs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mansfield Center (0.2% Native American/Other). Storrs is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Coventry (0.7% Native American/Other), Coventry Lake (1% Native American/Other), and South Windham (0.7% Native American/Other).

Storrs's Multiracial Population

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

Storrs is more Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (2.5% Multiracial). Storrs is less Multiracial than neighboring South Coventry (4.2% Multiracial), Coventry Lake (4.1% Multiracial), and South Windham (5.7% Multiracial).

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