Connecticut Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Connecticut?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Connecticut is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 61.9% of the total population.

Q: Is Connecticut becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Connecticut has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 57.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Connecticut

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Connecticut Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,624,508

Diversity Score

57.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

61.9%%

Connecticut Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Connecticut Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Connecticut has increased significantly.

Connecticut Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,242,719	61.9%
Hispanic or Latino	662,511	18.3%
Black / African American	356,149	9.8%
Asian	172,094	4.7%
Two or More Races	155,752	4.3%
Other Race	31,193	0.9%
Native American	3,158	0.1%
Pacific Islander	932	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Connecticut

The largest racial or ethnic group in Connecticut is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 61.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Connecticut has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 57.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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