Willimantic, CT Demographics
A map of Willimantic's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 9,049 | 49.9% |
White | 6,917 | 38.1% |
Black | 781 | 4.3% |
Asian | 743 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 554 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 105 | 0.6% |
Willimantic, Connecticut had a population of 18,149 in 2020. It was 38.1% White, 4.3% Black, 4.1% Asian, 49.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Willimantic, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is the 28th 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).
Willimantic's White Population
6,917 residents of Willimantic identify as White, or 38.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Willimantic considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #207 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is less White than neighboring South Windham (70.6% White), Mansfield Center (82.5% White), Storrs (64.5% White), South Coventry (87.8% White), and Coventry Lake (88.2% White).
Willimantic's Black Population
781 residents of Willimantic identify as Black, or 4.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Willimantic slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is more Black than neighboring South Windham (2.4% Black), Mansfield Center (1.2% Black), South Coventry (0.6% Black), and Coventry Lake (0.9% Black). Willimantic is less Black than neighboring Storrs (6.7% Black).
Willimantic's Asian Population
743 residents of Willimantic identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Willimantic roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #69 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is more Asian than neighboring South Windham (0.1% Asian), South Coventry (2.3% Asian), and Coventry Lake (1.3% Asian). Willimantic is less Asian than neighboring Mansfield Center (7.1% Asian), and Storrs (15.8% Asian).
Willimantic's Hispanic Population
9,049 residents of Willimantic identify as Hispanic, or 49.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Willimantic considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is more Hispanic than neighboring South Windham (20.5% Hispanic), Mansfield Center (6.5% Hispanic), Storrs (9.3% Hispanic), South Coventry (4.4% Hispanic), and Coventry Lake (4.5% Hispanic).
Willimantic's Native American/Other Population
105 residents of Willimantic 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 Willimantic roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mansfield Center (0.2% Native American/Other). Willimantic is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Windham (0.7% Native American/Other), South Coventry (0.7% Native American/Other), and Coventry Lake (1% Native American/Other).
Willimantic's Multiracial Population
554 residents of Willimantic identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Willimantic roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Willimantic is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Willimantic is more Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (2.5% Multiracial). Willimantic is less Multiracial than neighboring South Windham (5.7% Multiracial), South Coventry (4.2% Multiracial), and Coventry Lake (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.