Lakes West, CT Demographics
A map of Lakes West's Population by Race
Lakes West, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,395, a large increase from the 1,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 9.4% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakes West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lakes West 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 Lakes West, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 26.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lakes West is ranked the 142nd 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). Lakes West was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lakes West's White Population
1,191 residents of Lakes West, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakes West is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Lakes West ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Lakes West's population has decreased from 86.9% to 85.4%.
Lakes West is more White than neighboring Ridgebury (84.2% White), Route 7 Gateway (54% White), and West Mountain (73.4% White). Lakes West is less White than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (99% White), and Lakes East (86.1% White).
Lakes West's Black Population
0 residents of Lakes West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakes West is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Lakes West ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lakes West's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Lakes West is less Black than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0.4% Black), Lakes East (1.3% Black), and Route 7 Gateway (9.1% Black).
Lakes West's Asian Population
32 residents of Lakes West, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakes West is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Lakes West ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Asian residents' share of Lakes West's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.3%.
Lakes West is more Asian than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0.6% Asian), Lakes East (1.5% Asian), and West Mountain (0% Asian). Lakes West is less Asian than neighboring Ridgebury (6.5% Asian), and Route 7 Gateway (6.8% Asian).
Lakes West's Hispanic Population
30 residents of Lakes West, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakes West is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lakes West ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakes West's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.2%.
Lakes West is more Hispanic than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Hispanic), and Lakes East (0.6% Hispanic). Lakes West is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgebury (2.3% Hispanic), Route 7 Gateway (27.5% Hispanic), and West Mountain (15% Hispanic).
Lakes West's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Lakes West, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakes West is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakes West ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakes West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Lakes West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Native American/Other), Lakes East (0% Native American/Other), Route 7 Gateway (0% Native American/Other), and West Mountain (0% Native American/Other). Lakes West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgebury (3.6% Native American/Other).
Lakes West's Multiracial Population
131 residents of Lakes West, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakes West is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lakes West ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lakes West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 336.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakes West's population has increased from 2.5% to 9.4%.
Lakes West is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Multiracial), Ridgebury (3.3% Multiracial), and Route 7 Gateway (2.6% Multiracial). Lakes West is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakes East (10.6% Multiracial), and West Mountain (11.6% 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.