East Hampton, CT Demographics
A map of East Hampton's Population by Race
East Hampton, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,347, a large increase from the 2,960 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Hampton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
East Hampton has become considerably less 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 Hampton, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
East Hampton is ranked the 88th 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 Hampton was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
East Hampton's White Population
3,197 residents of East Hampton, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Hampton is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Hampton ranks 48th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's White population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of East Hampton's population has increased from 87.9% to 95.5%.
East Hampton is more White than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (87.8% White), Terramuggus (93.9% White), Moodus (90.4% White), Higganum (88.5% White), and Portland (85.1% White).
East Hampton's Black Population
43 residents of East Hampton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Hampton is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. East Hampton ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of East Hampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
East Hampton is more Black than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (0% Black), Terramuggus (1.2% Black), Moodus (0% Black), and Higganum (0% Black). East Hampton is less Black than neighboring Portland (1.8% Black).
East Hampton's Asian Population
0 residents of East Hampton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Hampton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. East Hampton ranks 180th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Hampton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
East Hampton is less Asian than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (8.6% Asian), Terramuggus (1.2% Asian), Higganum (2.3% Asian), and Portland (3.8% Asian).
East Hampton's Hispanic Population
73 residents of East Hampton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Hampton is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Hampton ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East Hampton's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.2%.
East Hampton is more Hispanic than neighboring Terramuggus (0% Hispanic). East Hampton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (2.7% Hispanic), Moodus (3.7% Hispanic), Higganum (6.8% Hispanic), and Portland (5.9% Hispanic).
East Hampton's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of East Hampton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Hampton is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. East Hampton ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Hampton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
East Hampton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Terramuggus (0% Native American/Other), and Moodus (0% Native American/Other). East Hampton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (0.5% Native American/Other), Higganum (1.7% Native American/Other), and Portland (1% Native American/Other).
East Hampton's Multiracial Population
22 residents of East Hampton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Hampton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Hampton ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Hampton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.6%. Multiracial residents' share of East Hampton's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.7%.
East Hampton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (0.5% Multiracial). East Hampton is less Multiracial than neighboring Terramuggus (3.6% Multiracial), Moodus (5.9% Multiracial), and Portland (2.4% 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.