Danbury, CT Demographics

A map of Danbury's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	35,032	37,963	40.1%	43.9%
Hispanic	28,114	28,690	32.2%	33.2%
Black	9,818	5,630	11.3%	6.5%
Multiracial	6,706	5,821	7.7%	6.7%
Asian	4,722	5,339	5.4%	6.2%
Native American/Other	2,871	3,075	3.3%	3.6%

Danbury, Connecticut has an estimated population of 87,263, a less than 1% change from the 86,518 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% White, 32.2% Hispanic, 11.3% Black, 7.7% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, and 3.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danbury has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Danbury, that probability was 68.4% in 2020 and 71.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danbury is ranked the 7th 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). Danbury was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danbury's White Population

35,032 residents of Danbury, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danbury is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Danbury ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Danbury's population has decreased from 43.9% to 40.1%.

Danbury is less White than neighboring Kellogg Point (100% White), Bethel (59% White), Ridgebury (84.2% White), Lakes East (86.1% White), and Taylor Corners (59.3% White).

Danbury's Black Population

9,818 residents of Danbury, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danbury is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Danbury ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 74.4%. Black residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 6.5% to 11.3%.

Danbury is more Black than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Black), Bethel (5.3% Black), Ridgebury (0% Black), Lakes East (1.3% Black), and Taylor Corners (0% Black).

Danbury's Asian Population

4,722 residents of Danbury, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danbury is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Danbury ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Asian residents' share of Danbury's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.4%.

Danbury is more Asian than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Asian), and Lakes East (1.5% Asian). Danbury is less Asian than neighboring Bethel (6.8% Asian), Ridgebury (6.5% Asian), and Taylor Corners (9.1% Asian).

Danbury's Hispanic Population

28,114 residents of Danbury, or 32.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danbury is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Danbury ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Danbury's population has decreased from 33.2% to 32.2%.

Danbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Hispanic), Bethel (15.5% Hispanic), Ridgebury (2.3% Hispanic), Lakes East (0.6% Hispanic), and Taylor Corners (31.6% Hispanic).

Danbury's Native American/Other Population

2,871 residents of Danbury, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danbury is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Danbury ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Danbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Native American/Other), Lakes East (0% Native American/Other), and Taylor Corners (0% Native American/Other). Danbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (5% Native American/Other), and Ridgebury (3.6% Native American/Other).

Danbury's Multiracial Population

6,706 residents of Danbury, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danbury is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Danbury ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.7%.

Danbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Kellogg Point (0% Multiracial), Ridgebury (3.3% Multiracial), and Taylor Corners (0% Multiracial). Danbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (8.3% Multiracial), and Lakes East (10.6% 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.