Compo, CT Demographics

A map of Compo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,546	2,750	74.7%	82.0%
Multiracial	372	152	10.9%	4.5%
Black	198	61	5.8%	1.8%
Hispanic	177	194	5.2%	5.8%
Asian	80	175	2.3%	5.2%
Native American/Other	37	22	1.1%	0.7%

Compo, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,410, a slight increase from the 3,354 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.7% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 5.8% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Compo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Compo 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 Compo, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Compo is ranked the 87th 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). Compo was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Compo's White Population

2,546 residents of Compo, or 74.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Compo is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Compo ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Compo's population has decreased from 82.0% to 74.7%.

Compo is more White than neighboring Greens Farms (70.1% White). Compo is less White than neighboring Saugatuck (78.8% White), Westport Village (81.5% White), Old Hill (79% White), and Staples (74.8% White).

Compo's Black Population

198 residents of Compo, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Compo is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Compo ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's Black population has grown by an estimated 224.6%. Black residents' share of Compo's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.8%.

Compo is more Black than neighboring Saugatuck (1% Black), Westport Village (0.5% Black), Greens Farms (1.8% Black), Old Hill (0% Black), and Staples (1.9% Black).

Compo's Asian Population

80 residents of Compo, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Compo is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Compo ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Asian residents' share of Compo's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.3%.

Compo is more Asian than neighboring Saugatuck (1.9% Asian). Compo is less Asian than neighboring Westport Village (8.7% Asian), Greens Farms (3.4% Asian), Old Hill (6.9% Asian), and Staples (9.9% Asian).

Compo's Hispanic Population

177 residents of Compo, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Compo is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Compo ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Compo's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.2%.

Compo is less Hispanic than neighboring Saugatuck (10.6% Hispanic), Westport Village (6% Hispanic), Greens Farms (22.6% Hispanic), Old Hill (8.8% Hispanic), and Staples (8.7% Hispanic).

Compo's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Compo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Compo is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Compo ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Compo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Compo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saugatuck (1% Native American/Other), Westport Village (0.4% Native American/Other), Greens Farms (0.1% Native American/Other), Old Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), and Staples (0.4% Native American/Other).

Compo's Multiracial Population

372 residents of Compo, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Compo is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Compo ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 144.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Compo's population has increased from 4.5% to 10.9%.

Compo is more Multiracial than neighboring Saugatuck (6.6% Multiracial), Westport Village (3% Multiracial), Greens Farms (2% Multiracial), Old Hill (5.2% Multiracial), and Staples (4.3% 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.