Baltic, CT Demographics
A map of Baltic's Population by Race
Baltic, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,157, a slight decrease from the 1,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 19.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baltic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Baltic has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baltic, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Baltic is ranked the 153rd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. 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). Baltic was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Baltic's White Population
805 residents of Baltic, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baltic is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Baltic ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 75.0% to 69.6%.
Baltic is more White than neighboring Norwich (55% White), South Windham (68.3% White), and Willimantic (41.8% White). Baltic is less White than neighboring Jewett City (82.7% White), and Plainfield Village (85.8% White).
Baltic's Black Population
58 residents of Baltic, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baltic is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Baltic ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Baltic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.
Baltic is more Black than neighboring Jewett City (0.5% Black), South Windham (1.6% Black), Willimantic (4.9% Black), and Plainfield Village (0.2% Black). Baltic is less Black than neighboring Norwich (9.6% Black).
Baltic's Asian Population
4 residents of Baltic, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baltic is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Baltic ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.2%. Asian residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.3%.
Baltic is more Asian than neighboring South Windham (0.2% Asian), and Plainfield Village (0% Asian). Baltic is less Asian than neighboring Norwich (6.9% Asian), Jewett City (4.7% Asian), and Willimantic (1.6% Asian).
Baltic's Hispanic Population
225 residents of Baltic, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baltic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Baltic ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 136.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Baltic's population has increased from 8.0% to 19.4%.
Baltic is more Hispanic than neighboring Jewett City (6.6% Hispanic), and Plainfield Village (11.2% Hispanic). Baltic is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwich (21.9% Hispanic), South Windham (28.6% Hispanic), and Willimantic (47% Hispanic).
Baltic's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Baltic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baltic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Baltic ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.
Baltic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwich (1.3% Native American/Other), Jewett City (0.7% Native American/Other), Willimantic (0.2% Native American/Other), and Plainfield Village (0.5% Native American/Other).
Baltic's Multiracial Population
65 residents of Baltic, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baltic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Baltic ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.6%.
Baltic is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwich (5.2% Multiracial), Jewett City (4.8% Multiracial), South Windham (1.3% Multiracial), Willimantic (4.5% Multiracial), and Plainfield Village (2.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.