Mystic, CT Demographics

A map of Mystic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,629	3,916	81.0%	90.1%
Multiracial	593	166	13.2%	3.8%
Black	93	39	2.1%	0.9%
Asian	71	79	1.6%	1.8%
Native American/Other	67	19	1.5%	0.4%
Hispanic	30	129	0.7%	3.0%

Mystic, Connecticut has an estimated population of 4,483, an increase from the 4,348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 13.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.6% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mystic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mystic 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 Mystic, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mystic is ranked the 71st 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). Mystic was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mystic's White Population

3,629 residents of Mystic, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mystic is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Mystic ranks 27th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Mystic's population has decreased from 90.1% to 81.0%.

Mystic is more White than neighboring Poquonock Bridge (51.7% White). Mystic is less White than neighboring Old Mystic (84.6% White), Noank (84.6% White), Stonington (87.5% White), and Groton Long Point (95.4% White).

Mystic's Black Population

93 residents of Mystic, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mystic is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Mystic ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's Black population has grown by an estimated 138.5%. Black residents' share of Mystic's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Mystic is more Black than neighboring Old Mystic (1.9% Black), Noank (0.6% Black), Stonington (0% Black), and Groton Long Point (0% Black). Mystic is less Black than neighboring Poquonock Bridge (11% Black).

Mystic's Asian Population

71 residents of Mystic, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mystic is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Mystic ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of Mystic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Mystic is more Asian than neighboring Stonington (0.9% Asian), Poquonock Bridge (0.5% Asian), and Groton Long Point (0% Asian). Mystic is less Asian than neighboring Old Mystic (4.8% Asian), and Noank (2.7% Asian).

Mystic's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Mystic, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mystic is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Mystic ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Mystic's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.7%.

Mystic is less Hispanic than neighboring Old Mystic (6.6% Hispanic), Noank (10.6% Hispanic), Stonington (8.6% Hispanic), Poquonock Bridge (31.4% Hispanic), and Groton Long Point (2% Hispanic).

Mystic's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Mystic, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mystic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Mystic ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 252.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mystic's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Mystic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Mystic (0% Native American/Other), Noank (0% Native American/Other), Stonington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Poquonock Bridge (0% Native American/Other). Mystic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groton Long Point (2.2% Native American/Other).

Mystic's Multiracial Population

593 residents of Mystic, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mystic is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Mystic ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mystic's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 257.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mystic's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.2%.

Mystic is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Mystic (2% Multiracial), Noank (1.5% Multiracial), Stonington (2.4% Multiracial), Poquonock Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), and Groton Long Point (0.4% 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.