The 10 Connecticut Cities With The Largest Asian Population For 2024


The most Asian places in Connecticut are Shelton and Norwich for 2024 based on Saturday Night Science.

Most Asian cities in Connecticut research summary. We analyzed Connecticut’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Connecticut based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:

  • The most Asian city in Connecticut is Shelton based on the most recent Census data.

  • Shelton is 8.84% Asian.

  • The least Asian city in Connecticut is Hartford.

  • Hartford is 2.08% Asian.

  • Connecticut is 4.7% Asian.

  • Connecticut is the 14th most Asian state in the United States.


Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table


Here are the cities in Connecticut with the largest Asian population in 2024:

  1. Shelton
  2. Norwich
  3. Stamford
  4. Bridgeport
  5. Groton
  6. Middletown
  7. New Haven
  8. Danbury
  9. Milford
  10. Naugatuck

Which city in Connecticut had the largest Asian population? Shelton took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Connecticut for 2024. 8.84% of Shelton identify as Asian.

Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.

To see where Connecticut ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.

And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in Connecticut or the most diverse places in Connecticut.

The 10 Most Asian Cities In Connecticut For 2024

Shelton, CT

Source: Wikipedia User TheDemonChicken at English Wikipedia | GFDL
Overall SnackAbility

9
/10

Population: 41,206
% Asian: 8.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,641
More on Shelton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Norwich, CT

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 40,054
% Asian: 7.19%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,881
More on Norwich: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Stamford, CT

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

8.5
/10

Population: 135,413
% Asian: 6.95%
# Of Asian Residents: 9,406
More on Stamford: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Bridgeport, CT

Source: Wikipedia User Magicpiano | CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 148,470
% Asian: 6.68%
# Of Asian Residents: 9,925
More on Bridgeport: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Groton, CT

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 9,364
% Asian: 5.79%
# Of Asian Residents: 542
More on Groton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Middletown, CT

Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 48,152
% Asian: 5.03%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,420
More on Middletown: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

New Haven, CT

Source: Wikipedia User Versageek | GFDL
Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 135,736
% Asian: 4.98%
# Of Asian Residents: 6,761
More on New Haven: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Danbury, CT

Source: Wikipedia User Dj1998d | CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 86,456
% Asian: 4.9%
# Of Asian Residents: 4,240
More on Danbury: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Milford, CT

Source: Wikipedia User makemake | GFDL
Overall SnackAbility

9
/10

Population: 50,664
% Asian: 4.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,407
More on Milford: Data | Crime | Real Estate

Naugatuck, CT

Source: Flickr User eschipul | CC BY-SA 2.0
Overall SnackAbility

8.5
/10

Population: 31,653
% Asian: 4.59%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,454
More on Naugatuck: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Connecticut With The Largest Asian Population For 2024

We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Connecticut.

The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:

  • Hispanic or Latino
  • White alone*
  • Black or African American alone*
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
  • Asian alone*
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
  • Some other race alone*
  • Two or more races*
* Not Hispanic or Latino

Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.

We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 9,000 people. That left us with 21 cities.

We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.8% to 2.1%.

Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Shelton took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Hartford was the least Asian city.

We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Connecticut with the largest Asian population.

Read on for more information on how the cities in Connecticut ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.

Summary: Asian Populations Across Connecticut

If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Connecticut according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.

The most Asian cities in Connecticut are Shelton, Norwich, Stamford, Bridgeport, Groton, Middletown, New Haven, Danbury, Milford, and Naugatuck.

If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Connecticut:

  1. Hartford
  2. Meriden
  3. New London

For more Connecticut reading, check out:

Table: Asian Population By City In Connecticut

Rank City Population Asian Population % Asian
1 Shelton 41,206 3,641 8.84%
2 Norwich 40,054 2,881 7.19%
3 Stamford 135,413 9,406 6.95%
4 Bridgeport 148,470 9,925 6.68%
5 Groton 9,364 542 5.79%
6 Middletown 48,152 2,420 5.03%
7 New Haven 135,736 6,761 4.98%
8 Danbury 86,456 4,240 4.9%
9 Milford 50,664 2,407 4.75%
10 Naugatuck 31,653 1,454 4.59%
11 Norwalk 91,050 3,615 3.97%
12 West Haven 55,336 1,976 3.57%
13 Bristol 61,052 2,064 3.38%
14 Torrington 35,510 1,195 3.37%
15 Waterbury 114,480 3,341 2.92%
16 Ansonia 18,954 538 2.84%
17 New Britain 74,212 1,938 2.61%
18 Derby 12,373 302 2.44%
19 New London 27,596 597 2.16%
20 Meriden 60,556 1,280 2.11%
21 Hartford 121,057 2,513 2.08%
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