Waterford, CT Demographics

A map of Waterford's Population by Race

Waterford, Connecticut had a population of 3,074 in 2020. It was 74.8% White, 3.7% Black, 4.0% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waterford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is the 95th 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).

Waterford's White Population

2,300 residents of Waterford identify as White, or 74.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Waterford slightly larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #163 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more White than neighboring New London (41.8% White), Groton (57.6% White), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (68.5% White), and Long Hill (67.8% White). Waterford is less White than neighboring Niantic (88.8% White).

Waterford's Black Population

115 residents of Waterford identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waterford slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more Black than neighboring Niantic (0.7% Black). Waterford is less Black than neighboring New London (15.1% Black), Groton (8% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.8% Black), and Long Hill (6.6% Black).

Waterford's Asian Population

124 residents of Waterford identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waterford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more Asian than neighboring New London (2.4% Asian), Niantic (2% Asian), and Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.4% Asian). Waterford is less Asian than neighboring Groton (6.1% Asian), and Long Hill (9.4% Asian).

Waterford's Hispanic Population

356 residents of Waterford identify as Hispanic, or 11.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waterford slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more Hispanic than neighboring Niantic (4.5% Hispanic), and Long Hill (9.9% Hispanic). Waterford is less Hispanic than neighboring New London (34.1% Hispanic), Groton (19.3% Hispanic), and Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (13.1% Hispanic).

Waterford's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Waterford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waterford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more Native American/Other than neighboring New London (1.2% Native American/Other), Niantic (0.7% Native American/Other), and Long Hill (0.7% Native American/Other). Waterford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Waterford's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Waterford identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waterford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Waterford is ranked #55 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waterford is more Multiracial than neighboring Niantic (3.3% Multiracial). Waterford is less Multiracial than neighboring New London (5.4% Multiracial), Groton (7.2% Multiracial), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.9% Multiracial), and Long Hill (5.5% Multiracial).

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