Waterbury, CT Demographics

A map of Waterbury's Population by Race

Waterbury, Connecticut had a population of 114,403 in 2020. It was 33.0% White, 19.5% Black, 2.1% Asian, 39.6% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waterbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is the 5th 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).

Waterbury's White Population

37,760 residents of Waterbury identify as White, or 33.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Waterbury considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #209 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is less White than neighboring Oakville (83.3% White), Naugatuck (67.8% White), Watertown (87.7% White), Thomaston (85.4% White), and Terryville (84.8% White).

Waterbury's Black Population

22,269 residents of Waterbury identify as Black, or 19.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waterbury slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is more Black than neighboring Oakville (2.6% Black), Naugatuck (7% Black), Watertown (1.3% Black), Thomaston (1.1% Black), and Terryville (1.2% Black).

Waterbury's Asian Population

2,349 residents of Waterbury identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waterbury roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #131 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is more Asian than neighboring Watertown (1.4% Asian), Thomaston (1.5% Asian), and Terryville (1.7% Asian). Waterbury is less Asian than neighboring Naugatuck (2.4% Asian).

Waterbury's Hispanic Population

45,281 residents of Waterbury identify as Hispanic, or 39.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waterbury considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakville (8% Hispanic), Naugatuck (15.5% Hispanic), Watertown (5.8% Hispanic), Thomaston (7.3% Hispanic), and Terryville (7% Hispanic).

Waterbury's Native American/Other Population

2,137 residents of Waterbury identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waterbury roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakville (0.8% Native American/Other), Watertown (0.6% Native American/Other), Thomaston (0.5% Native American/Other), and Terryville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waterbury's Multiracial Population

4,607 residents of Waterbury identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waterbury roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterbury is ranked #86 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waterbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakville (3.1% Multiracial), and Watertown (3.1% Multiracial). Waterbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Naugatuck (5.5% Multiracial), Thomaston (4.2% Multiracial), and Terryville (4.8% Multiracial).

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