Naugatuck, CT Demographics

A map of Naugatuck's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,149	21,366	60.2%	67.8%
Hispanic	5,526	4,871	17.4%	15.5%
Black	3,732	2,195	11.7%	7.0%
Multiracial	2,060	1,739	6.5%	5.5%
Asian	1,166	749	3.7%	2.4%
Native American/Other	167	599	0.5%	1.9%

Naugatuck, Connecticut has an estimated population of 31,800, a less than 1% change from the 31,519 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 11.7% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Naugatuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Naugatuck has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Naugatuck, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Naugatuck is ranked the 20th 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). Naugatuck was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Naugatuck's White Population

19,149 residents of Naugatuck, or 60.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Naugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Naugatuck ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Naugatuck's population has decreased from 67.8% to 60.2%.

Naugatuck is more White than neighboring Waterbury (29.3% White), and Ansonia (52.6% White). Naugatuck is less White than neighboring Oakville (80.7% White), Watertown (80% White), and Cheshire Village (79.7% White).

Naugatuck's Black Population

3,732 residents of Naugatuck, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Naugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Naugatuck ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's Black population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Black residents' share of Naugatuck's population has increased from 7.0% to 11.7%.

Naugatuck is more Black than neighboring Oakville (1.4% Black), Watertown (1.1% Black), and Cheshire Village (0.8% Black). Naugatuck is less Black than neighboring Waterbury (23% Black), and Ansonia (13.1% Black).

Naugatuck's Asian Population

1,166 residents of Naugatuck, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Naugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Naugatuck ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Asian residents' share of Naugatuck's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Naugatuck is more Asian than neighboring Waterbury (2.5% Asian), Oakville (1.3% Asian), and Ansonia (2% Asian). Naugatuck is less Asian than neighboring Watertown (6.9% Asian), and Cheshire Village (7.3% Asian).

Naugatuck's Hispanic Population

5,526 residents of Naugatuck, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Naugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Naugatuck ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Naugatuck's population has increased from 15.5% to 17.4%.

Naugatuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakville (14.3% Hispanic), Watertown (6.8% Hispanic), and Cheshire Village (7.4% Hispanic). Naugatuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Waterbury (38.5% Hispanic), and Ansonia (27.7% Hispanic).

Naugatuck's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Naugatuck ranks 14th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Naugatuck's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.5%.

Naugatuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakville (0% Native American/Other), Ansonia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cheshire Village (0.2% Native American/Other). Naugatuck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterbury (1.5% Native American/Other), and Watertown (1.6% Native American/Other).

Naugatuck's Multiracial Population

2,060 residents of Naugatuck, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Naugatuck is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Naugatuck ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naugatuck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Naugatuck's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.5%.

Naugatuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterbury (5.1% Multiracial), Oakville (2.2% Multiracial), Watertown (3.6% Multiracial), Ansonia (4.2% Multiracial), and Cheshire Village (4.6% 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.