Deep River Center, CT Demographics

A map of Deep River Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,957	2,415	81.3%	87.3%
Hispanic	169	141	7.0%	5.1%
Multiracial	160	128	6.6%	4.6%
Black	77	37	3.2%	1.3%
Asian	30	33	1.2%	1.2%
Native American/Other	14	11	0.6%	0.4%

Deep River Center, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,407, a large decrease from the 2,765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deep River Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deep River Center 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 Deep River Center, that probability was 23.2% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deep River Center is ranked the 110th 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). Deep River Center was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deep River Center's White Population

1,957 residents of Deep River Center, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deep River Center is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Deep River Center ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's White population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Deep River Center's population has decreased from 87.3% to 81.3%.

Deep River Center is more White than neighboring Westbrook Center (72.1% White), and Saybrook Manor (74.4% White). Deep River Center is less White than neighboring Chester Center (86.9% White), Essex Village (92.1% White), and Old Saybrook Center (98.7% White).

Deep River Center's Black Population

77 residents of Deep River Center, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deep River Center is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Deep River Center ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 108.1%. Black residents' share of Deep River Center's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.2%.

Deep River Center is more Black than neighboring Chester Center (1.5% Black), Essex Village (1.2% Black), Westbrook Center (1.2% Black), Saybrook Manor (0% Black), and Old Saybrook Center (0% Black).

Deep River Center's Asian Population

30 residents of Deep River Center, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deep River Center is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Deep River Center ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Deep River Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Deep River Center is more Asian than neighboring Chester Center (0.1% Asian), Essex Village (0% Asian), Westbrook Center (0% Asian), Saybrook Manor (0% Asian), and Old Saybrook Center (0.5% Asian).

Deep River Center's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Deep River Center, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deep River Center is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Deep River Center ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Deep River Center's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.0%.

Deep River Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex Village (3.4% Hispanic), and Old Saybrook Center (0% Hispanic). Deep River Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Chester Center (9.5% Hispanic), Westbrook Center (18.6% Hispanic), and Saybrook Manor (25.4% Hispanic).

Deep River Center's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Deep River Center, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deep River Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Deep River Center ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deep River Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Deep River Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chester Center (0% Native American/Other), Essex Village (0% Native American/Other), Westbrook Center (0% Native American/Other), Saybrook Manor (0% Native American/Other), and Old Saybrook Center (0% Native American/Other).

Deep River Center's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Deep River Center, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deep River Center is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Deep River Center ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deep River Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Deep River Center's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.6%.

Deep River Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Chester Center (2% Multiracial), Essex Village (3.3% Multiracial), Saybrook Manor (0.2% Multiracial), and Old Saybrook Center (0.8% Multiracial). Deep River Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Westbrook Center (8.2% 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.