New Milford, CT Demographics
A map of New Milford's Population by Race
New Milford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 8,188, a large increase from the 7,160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.3% Asian, 3.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Milford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Milford is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 New Milford, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 46.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Milford is ranked the 43rd 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). New Milford was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Milford's White Population
5,854 residents of New Milford, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Milford is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. New Milford ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of New Milford's population has increased from 70.9% to 71.5%.
New Milford is more White than neighboring Sail Harbor (65.8% White), and Inglenook (49.4% White). New Milford is less White than neighboring Bridgewater (86.9% White), Lakeside Woods (90.4% White), and Chimney Point (100% White).
New Milford's Black Population
309 residents of New Milford, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Milford is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. New Milford ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.7%. Black residents' share of New Milford's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%.
New Milford is more Black than neighboring Bridgewater (0% Black), Sail Harbor (0% Black), Lakeside Woods (0% Black), and Chimney Point (0% Black). New Milford is less Black than neighboring Inglenook (41.3% Black).
New Milford's Asian Population
348 residents of New Milford, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. New Milford ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.5%. Asian residents' share of New Milford's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.3%.
New Milford is more Asian than neighboring Bridgewater (0% Asian), Sail Harbor (0% Asian), Lakeside Woods (0% Asian), Chimney Point (0% Asian), and Inglenook (1% Asian).
New Milford's Hispanic Population
1,207 residents of New Milford, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Milford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. New Milford ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of New Milford's population has decreased from 16.3% to 14.7%.
New Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgewater (13.1% Hispanic), Lakeside Woods (0% Hispanic), Chimney Point (0% Hispanic), and Inglenook (8.2% Hispanic). New Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Sail Harbor (34.2% Hispanic).
New Milford's Native American/Other Population
74 residents of New Milford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. New Milford ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Milford's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.
New Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgewater (0% Native American/Other), Sail Harbor (0% Native American/Other), Lakeside Woods (0% Native American/Other), Chimney Point (0% Native American/Other), and Inglenook (0% Native American/Other).
New Milford's Multiracial Population
396 residents of New Milford, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. New Milford ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of New Milford's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.8%.
New Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgewater (0% Multiracial), Sail Harbor (0% Multiracial), Chimney Point (0% Multiracial), and Inglenook (0% Multiracial). New Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside Woods (9.6% 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.