East Brooklyn, CT Demographics

A map of East Brooklyn's Population by Race

East Brooklyn, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,377, an increase from the 2,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 13.5% Asian, 10.5% Multiracial, 5.0% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Brooklyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Brooklyn 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 East Brooklyn, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Brooklyn is ranked the 111th 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). East Brooklyn was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Brooklyn's White Population

1,663 residents of East Brooklyn, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Brooklyn is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Brooklyn ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has decreased from 83.9% to 70.0%.

East Brooklyn is less White than neighboring Danielson (73.8% White), Wauregan (73.4% White), Dayville (89.8% White), Brooklyn (72.4% White), and Moosup (86.1% White).

East Brooklyn's Black Population

0 residents of East Brooklyn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Brooklyn is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. East Brooklyn ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

East Brooklyn is less Black than neighboring Danielson (8% Black), Wauregan (1.2% Black), Brooklyn (7.5% Black), and Moosup (3.1% Black).

East Brooklyn's Asian Population

321 residents of East Brooklyn, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Brooklyn is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. East Brooklyn ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 555.1%. Asian residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has increased from 2.2% to 13.5%.

East Brooklyn is more Asian than neighboring Danielson (0% Asian), Wauregan (1.4% Asian), Dayville (0% Asian), Brooklyn (0% Asian), and Moosup (5% Asian).

East Brooklyn's Hispanic Population

25 residents of East Brooklyn, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Brooklyn is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Brooklyn ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has decreased from 7.7% to 1.1%.

East Brooklyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Danielson (12.2% Hispanic), Wauregan (12.9% Hispanic), Dayville (10.2% Hispanic), Brooklyn (16.4% Hispanic), and Moosup (1.5% Hispanic).

East Brooklyn's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of East Brooklyn, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Brooklyn is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Brooklyn ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2875.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has increased from 0.2% to 5.0%.

East Brooklyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Danielson (0.3% Native American/Other), Wauregan (0% Native American/Other), Dayville (0% Native American/Other), Brooklyn (0.4% Native American/Other), and Moosup (0% Native American/Other).

East Brooklyn's Multiracial Population

249 residents of East Brooklyn, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Brooklyn is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Brooklyn ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Brooklyn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 134.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Brooklyn's population has increased from 4.8% to 10.5%.

East Brooklyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Danielson (5.7% Multiracial), Dayville (0% Multiracial), Brooklyn (3.2% Multiracial), and Moosup (4.3% Multiracial). East Brooklyn is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.