Moosup, CT Demographics

A map of Moosup's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,485	2,647	86.1%	85.0%
Asian	145	27	5.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	123	182	4.3%	5.8%
Black	88	60	3.1%	1.9%
Hispanic	44	172	1.5%	5.5%
Native American/Other	0	25	0.0%	0.8%

Moosup, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,885, a decrease from the 3,113 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 5.0% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 1.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moosup, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moosup has become 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 Moosup, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moosup is ranked the 101st 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). Moosup was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moosup's White Population

2,485 residents of Moosup, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moosup is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Moosup ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Moosup's population has increased from 85.0% to 86.1%.

Moosup is more White than neighboring Wauregan (73.4% White), Plainfield Village (85.8% White), East Brooklyn (70% White), Danielson (73.8% White), and Brooklyn (72.4% White).

Moosup's Black Population

88 residents of Moosup, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moosup is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Moosup ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Black residents' share of Moosup's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

Moosup is more Black than neighboring Wauregan (1.2% Black), Plainfield Village (0.2% Black), and East Brooklyn (0% Black). Moosup is less Black than neighboring Danielson (8% Black), and Brooklyn (7.5% Black).

Moosup's Asian Population

145 residents of Moosup, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moosup is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Moosup ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's Asian population has grown by an estimated 437.0%. Asian residents' share of Moosup's population has increased from 0.9% to 5.0%.

Moosup is more Asian than neighboring Wauregan (1.4% Asian), Plainfield Village (0% Asian), Danielson (0% Asian), and Brooklyn (0% Asian). Moosup is less Asian than neighboring East Brooklyn (13.5% Asian).

Moosup's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Moosup, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moosup is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Moosup ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Moosup's population has decreased from 5.5% to 1.5%.

Moosup is more Hispanic than neighboring East Brooklyn (1.1% Hispanic). Moosup is less Hispanic than neighboring Wauregan (12.9% Hispanic), Plainfield Village (11.2% Hispanic), Danielson (12.2% Hispanic), and Brooklyn (16.4% Hispanic).

Moosup's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Moosup, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moosup is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Moosup ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moosup's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Moosup is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plainfield Village (0.5% Native American/Other), East Brooklyn (5% Native American/Other), Danielson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn (0.4% Native American/Other).

Moosup's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Moosup, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moosup is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Moosup ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moosup's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Moosup's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.3%.

Moosup is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainfield Village (2.3% Multiracial), and Brooklyn (3.2% Multiracial). Moosup is less Multiracial than neighboring Wauregan (11.1% Multiracial), East Brooklyn (10.5% Multiracial), and Danielson (5.7% 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.