Higganum, CT Demographics

A map of Higganum's Population by Race

Higganum, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,742, a large decrease from the 2,089 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Higganum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Higganum 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 Higganum, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Higganum is ranked the 129th 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). Higganum was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Higganum's White Population

1,542 residents of Higganum, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Higganum is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Higganum ranks 15th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's White population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Higganum's population has decreased from 91.7% to 88.5%.

Higganum is more White than neighboring Portland (85.1% White), Middletown (62.7% White), and Lake Pocotopaug (87.8% White). Higganum is less White than neighboring East Hampton (95.5% White), and Moodus (90.4% White).

Higganum's Black Population

0 residents of Higganum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Higganum is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Higganum ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Higganum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Higganum is less Black than neighboring Portland (1.8% Black), East Hampton (1.3% Black), and Middletown (13.3% Black).

Higganum's Asian Population

40 residents of Higganum, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Higganum is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Higganum ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of Higganum's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Higganum is more Asian than neighboring East Hampton (0% Asian), and Moodus (0% Asian). Higganum is less Asian than neighboring Portland (3.8% Asian), Middletown (5.9% Asian), and Lake Pocotopaug (8.6% Asian).

Higganum's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Higganum, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Higganum is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Higganum ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 170.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Higganum's population has increased from 2.1% to 6.8%.

Higganum is more Hispanic than neighboring Portland (5.9% Hispanic), East Hampton (2.2% Hispanic), Moodus (3.7% Hispanic), and Lake Pocotopaug (2.7% Hispanic). Higganum is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (12.6% Hispanic).

Higganum's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Higganum, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Higganum is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Higganum ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Higganum's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Higganum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (1% Native American/Other), East Hampton (0.4% Native American/Other), Middletown (0.3% Native American/Other), Moodus (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Pocotopaug (0.5% Native American/Other).

Higganum's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Higganum, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Higganum is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Higganum ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higganum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Higganum's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.7%.

Higganum is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Pocotopaug (0.5% Multiracial). Higganum is less Multiracial than neighboring Portland (2.4% Multiracial), Middletown (5.2% Multiracial), and Moodus (5.9% 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.