Botsford, CT Demographics

A map of Botsford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	500	403	78.7%	80.8%
Multiracial	75	23	11.8%	4.6%
Black	36	12	5.7%	2.4%
Hispanic	24	41	3.8%	8.2%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	3.4%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.6%

Botsford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 635, a large increase from the 499 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 5.7% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Botsford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Botsford has become 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 Botsford, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Botsford is ranked the 175th 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). Botsford was ranked the 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Botsford's White Population

500 residents of Botsford, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Botsford is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Botsford ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's White population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Botsford's population has decreased from 80.8% to 78.7%.

Botsford is more White than neighboring Stepney (74.6% White), Sandy Hook (76.7% White), and Tashua (76.6% White). Botsford is less White than neighboring Newtown (86.8% White), and East Village (84.5% White).

Botsford's Black Population

36 residents of Botsford, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Botsford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Botsford ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Botsford's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.7%.

Botsford is more Black than neighboring Stepney (0.7% Black), Sandy Hook (3.7% Black), Newtown (0.8% Black), East Village (1.2% Black), and Tashua (2% Black).

Botsford's Asian Population

0 residents of Botsford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Botsford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Botsford ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Botsford's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Botsford is less Asian than neighboring Stepney (6.4% Asian), Sandy Hook (3.3% Asian), Newtown (2.3% Asian), East Village (7.1% Asian), and Tashua (9.8% Asian).

Botsford's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Botsford, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Botsford is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Botsford ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Botsford's population has decreased from 8.2% to 3.8%.

Botsford is less Hispanic than neighboring Stepney (11.2% Hispanic), Sandy Hook (7.9% Hispanic), Newtown (9% Hispanic), East Village (4.6% Hispanic), and Tashua (6.1% Hispanic).

Botsford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Botsford, 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 Botsford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Botsford ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Botsford's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Botsford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tashua (2.1% Native American/Other).

Botsford's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Botsford, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Botsford is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Botsford ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Botsford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 226.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Botsford's population has increased from 4.6% to 11.8%.

Botsford is more Multiracial than neighboring Stepney (7.1% Multiracial), Sandy Hook (8.4% Multiracial), Newtown (1.1% Multiracial), East Village (2.6% Multiracial), and Tashua (3.4% 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.