Danielson, CT Demographics

A map of Danielson's Population by Race

Danielson, Connecticut has an estimated population of 4,209, a slight increase from the 4,155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danielson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danielson 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 Danielson, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danielson is ranked the 74th 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). Danielson was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danielson's White Population

3,107 residents of Danielson, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danielson is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Danielson ranks 119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Danielson's population has decreased from 81.0% to 73.8%.

Danielson is more White than neighboring East Brooklyn (70% White), Wauregan (73.4% White), and Brooklyn (72.4% White). Danielson is less White than neighboring Dayville (89.8% White), and Moosup (86.1% White).

Danielson's Black Population

335 residents of Danielson, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danielson is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Danielson ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's Black population has grown by an estimated 358.9%. Black residents' share of Danielson's population has increased from 1.8% to 8.0%.

Danielson is more Black than neighboring East Brooklyn (0% Black), Dayville (0% Black), Wauregan (1.2% Black), Brooklyn (7.5% Black), and Moosup (3.1% Black).

Danielson's Asian Population

0 residents of Danielson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danielson is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Danielson ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Danielson's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Danielson is less Asian than neighboring East Brooklyn (13.5% Asian), Wauregan (1.4% Asian), and Moosup (5% Asian).

Danielson's Hispanic Population

514 residents of Danielson, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danielson is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Danielson ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Danielson's population has increased from 7.9% to 12.2%.

Danielson is more Hispanic than neighboring East Brooklyn (1.1% Hispanic), Dayville (10.2% Hispanic), and Moosup (1.5% Hispanic). Danielson is less Hispanic than neighboring Wauregan (12.9% Hispanic), and Brooklyn (16.4% Hispanic).

Danielson's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Danielson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danielson is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Danielson ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danielson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Danielson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dayville (0% Native American/Other), Wauregan (0% Native American/Other), and Moosup (0% Native American/Other). Danielson is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Brooklyn (5% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn (0.4% Native American/Other).

Danielson's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Danielson, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danielson is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Danielson ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danielson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Danielson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Danielson is more Multiracial than neighboring Dayville (0% Multiracial), Brooklyn (3.2% Multiracial), and Moosup (4.3% Multiracial). Danielson is less Multiracial than neighboring East Brooklyn (10.5% Multiracial), and Wauregan (11.1% 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.