Bantam, CT Demographics

A map of Bantam's Population by Race

Bantam, Connecticut has an estimated population of 810, a large increase from the 720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bantam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bantam has become less 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 Bantam, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 9.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bantam is ranked the 169th 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). Bantam was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bantam's White Population

772 residents of Bantam, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bantam is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Bantam ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Bantam's population has increased from 92.8% to 95.3%.

Bantam is more White than neighboring Litchfield (79.1% White), Bethlehem Village (91.4% White), New Preston (85.9% White), Cornwall (94% White), and Torrington (69.8% White).

Bantam's Black Population

0 residents of Bantam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bantam is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Bantam ranks 197th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bantam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bantam is less Black than neighboring Bethlehem Village (1.2% Black), New Preston (1.4% Black), and Torrington (5.6% Black).

Bantam's Asian Population

2 residents of Bantam, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bantam is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Bantam ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Bantam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bantam is more Asian than neighboring Cornwall (0% Asian). Bantam is less Asian than neighboring Litchfield (4.6% Asian), Bethlehem Village (2.5% Asian), New Preston (3.8% Asian), and Torrington (3.4% Asian).

Bantam's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Bantam, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bantam is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bantam ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bantam's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.8%.

Bantam is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem Village (2.2% Hispanic). Bantam is less Hispanic than neighboring Litchfield (3.4% Hispanic), New Preston (9% Hispanic), Cornwall (6% Hispanic), and Torrington (16.1% Hispanic).

Bantam's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Bantam, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bantam is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bantam ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bantam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bantam is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Preston (0% Native American/Other), and Cornwall (0% Native American/Other). Bantam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Litchfield (3.8% Native American/Other), and Bethlehem Village (1% Native American/Other).

Bantam's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Bantam, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bantam is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bantam ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bantam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bantam's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Bantam is more Multiracial than neighboring New Preston (0% Multiracial), and Cornwall (0% Multiracial). Bantam is less Multiracial than neighboring Litchfield (9.1% Multiracial), Bethlehem Village (1.6% Multiracial), and Torrington (4.6% 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.