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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Connecticut? Where cities and towns in Connecticut have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 36.4% increase in the Hispanic population in Connecticut.
The 10 Cities In Connecticut With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Connecticut with the largest hispanic/latino population? Hartford took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Connecticut for 2023.
Read on 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 Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Connecticut or the safest places in Connecticut.
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Population: 121,562
% Hispanic/Latino: 45.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 55,255
Percent Change Since 2010: 5.52%
More on Hartford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 74,022
% Hispanic/Latino: 42.75%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 31,642
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.98%
More on New Britain: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 148,529
% Hispanic/Latino: 41.69%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 61,917
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.68%
More on Bridgeport: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 113,783
% Hispanic/Latino: 36.83%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 41,909
Percent Change Since 2010: 27.65%
More on Waterbury: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 60,790
% Hispanic/Latino: 35.61%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 21,647
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.7%
More on Meriden: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 27,585
% Hispanic/Latino: 33.78%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,319
Percent Change Since 2010: 27.26%
More on New London: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 133,874
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.33%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 40,607
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.82%
More on New Haven: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 86,197
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.64%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 25,553
Percent Change Since 2010: 36.71%
More on Danbury: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 90,821
% Hispanic/Latino: 28.91%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 26,257
Percent Change Since 2010: 51.97%
More on Norwalk: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 134,820
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.8%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 37,474
Percent Change Since 2010: 29.65%
More on Stamford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Connecticut With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Connecticut.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
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*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 9,000 people. That left us with 21 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 45.5% to 7.8%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Hartford took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Milford was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Connecticut ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Connecticut
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Connecticut according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Connecticut:
- Milford
- Shelton
- Torrington
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- Best Places To Live In Connecticut
- Best Places To Retire In Connecticut
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Connecticut
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | 45.45% |
| 2 | New Britain | 42.75% |
| 3 | Bridgeport | 41.69% |
| 4 | Waterbury | 36.83% |
| 5 | Meriden | 35.61% |
| 6 | New London | 33.78% |
| 7 | New Haven | 30.33% |
| 8 | Danbury | 29.64% |
| 9 | Norwalk | 28.91% |
| 10 | Stamford | 27.8% |
| 11 | West Haven | 25.27% |
| 12 | Ansonia | 24.35% |
| 13 | Norwich | 18.8% |
| 14 | Groton | 18.14% |
| 15 | Derby | 17.66% |
| 16 | Bristol | 17.42% |
| 17 | Naugatuck | 11.88% |
| 18 | Middletown | 10.89% |
| 19 | Torrington | 10.3% |
| 20 | Shelton | 9.05% |
| 21 | Milford | 7.83% |
