Wethersfield, CT Demographics

A map of Wethersfield's Population by Race

Wethersfield, Connecticut had a population of 27,298 in 2020. It was 76.9% White, 3.5% Black, 4.0% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wethersfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is the 24th 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).

Wethersfield's White Population

20,989 residents of Wethersfield identify as White, or 76.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Wethersfield larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #156 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is more White than neighboring Newington (72.7% White), Hartford (12.6% White), East Hartford (30.2% White), and West Hartford (68.4% White). Wethersfield is less White than neighboring Glastonbury Center (79.7% White).

Wethersfield's Black Population

944 residents of Wethersfield identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wethersfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is more Black than neighboring Glastonbury Center (2% Black). Wethersfield is less Black than neighboring Newington (4.5% Black), Hartford (35.5% Black), East Hartford (27.6% Black), and West Hartford (6.3% Black).

Wethersfield's Asian Population

1,100 residents of Wethersfield identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wethersfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is more Asian than neighboring Hartford (3.5% Asian). Wethersfield is less Asian than neighboring Newington (7.3% Asian), Glastonbury Center (7.8% Asian), East Hartford (4.5% Asian), and West Hartford (8.9% Asian).

Wethersfield's Hispanic Population

3,403 residents of Wethersfield identify as Hispanic, or 12.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wethersfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Newington (11.7% Hispanic), Glastonbury Center (6.5% Hispanic), and West Hartford (11.3% Hispanic). Wethersfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (44% Hispanic), and East Hartford (33.5% Hispanic).

Wethersfield's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of Wethersfield 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 Wethersfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newington (0.7% Native American/Other), Hartford (1.4% Native American/Other), Glastonbury Center (0.8% Native American/Other), East Hartford (1% Native American/Other), and West Hartford (1.1% Native American/Other).

Wethersfield's Multiracial Population

690 residents of Wethersfield identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wethersfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Wethersfield is ranked #184 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wethersfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Newington (3.1% Multiracial), Hartford (2.9% Multiracial), Glastonbury Center (3.2% Multiracial), East Hartford (3.2% Multiracial), and West Hartford (4% Multiracial).

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