Lake Pocotopaug, CT Demographics

A map of Lake Pocotopaug's Population by Race

Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut has an estimated population of 4,875, a less than 1% change from the 4,901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 8.6% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Pocotopaug, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Pocotopaug has become 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 Lake Pocotopaug, that probability was 21.0% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Pocotopaug is ranked the 67th 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). Lake Pocotopaug was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Pocotopaug's White Population

4,278 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Pocotopaug is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has decreased from 88.7% to 87.8%.

Lake Pocotopaug is more White than neighboring Portland (85.1% White). Lake Pocotopaug is less White than neighboring East Hampton (95.5% White), Terramuggus (93.9% White), Moodus (90.4% White), and Higganum (88.5% White).

Lake Pocotopaug's Black Population

1 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Pocotopaug is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's Black population has declined by an estimated 98.4%. Black residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Lake Pocotopaug is less Black than neighboring East Hampton (1.3% Black), Terramuggus (1.2% Black), and Portland (1.8% Black).

Lake Pocotopaug's Asian Population

417 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Pocotopaug is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's Asian population has grown by an estimated 321.2%. Asian residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has increased from 2.0% to 8.6%.

Lake Pocotopaug is more Asian than neighboring East Hampton (0% Asian), Terramuggus (1.2% Asian), Portland (3.8% Asian), Moodus (0% Asian), and Higganum (2.3% Asian).

Lake Pocotopaug's Hispanic Population

134 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Pocotopaug is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.7%.

Lake Pocotopaug is more Hispanic than neighboring East Hampton (2.2% Hispanic), and Terramuggus (0% Hispanic). Lake Pocotopaug is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (5.9% Hispanic), Moodus (3.7% Hispanic), and Higganum (6.8% Hispanic).

Lake Pocotopaug's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Pocotopaug is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lake Pocotopaug is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hampton (0.4% Native American/Other), Terramuggus (0% Native American/Other), and Moodus (0% Native American/Other). Lake Pocotopaug is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (1% Native American/Other), and Higganum (1.7% Native American/Other).

Lake Pocotopaug's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Lake Pocotopaug, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Pocotopaug is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Pocotopaug ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Pocotopaug's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Pocotopaug's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Lake Pocotopaug is less Multiracial than neighboring East Hampton (0.7% Multiracial), Terramuggus (3.6% Multiracial), Portland (2.4% Multiracial), Moodus (5.9% Multiracial), and Higganum (0.7% 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.