Newington, CT Demographics

A map of Newington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,221	22,190	71.9%	72.7%
Hispanic	3,990	3,585	12.9%	11.7%
Asian	1,976	2,236	6.4%	7.3%
Black	1,344	1,369	4.4%	4.5%
Multiracial	1,125	950	3.6%	3.1%
Native American/Other	240	206	0.8%	0.7%

Newington, Connecticut has an estimated population of 30,896, a slight increase from the 30,536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 4.4% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newington has become slightly 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 Newington, that probability was 45.0% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newington is ranked the 21st 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). Newington was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newington's White Population

22,221 residents of Newington, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newington is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Newington ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Newington's population has decreased from 72.7% to 71.9%.

Newington is more White than neighboring New Britain (40.3% White), West Hartford (67% White), and Hartford (15.1% White). Newington is less White than neighboring Wethersfield (74.8% White), and Kensington (81.4% White).

Newington's Black Population

1,344 residents of Newington, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newington is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Newington ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Newington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Newington is more Black than neighboring Wethersfield (3.4% Black), and Kensington (0.9% Black). Newington is less Black than neighboring New Britain (10.3% Black), West Hartford (7.9% Black), and Hartford (33.8% Black).

Newington's Asian Population

1,976 residents of Newington, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Newington ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Asian residents' share of Newington's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.4%.

Newington is more Asian than neighboring New Britain (2.4% Asian), Kensington (4% Asian), and Hartford (2.4% Asian). Newington is less Asian than neighboring Wethersfield (7% Asian), and West Hartford (7.7% Asian).

Newington's Hispanic Population

3,990 residents of Newington, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newington is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Newington ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Newington's population has increased from 11.7% to 12.9%.

Newington is more Hispanic than neighboring Wethersfield (12.4% Hispanic), Kensington (11.3% Hispanic), and West Hartford (11.7% Hispanic). Newington is less Hispanic than neighboring New Britain (41.8% Hispanic), and Hartford (44.5% Hispanic).

Newington's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Newington, 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 Newington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newington ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Newington is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Britain (0.4% Native American/Other), Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Kensington (0.1% Native American/Other). Newington is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hartford (1% Native American/Other), and Hartford (1% Native American/Other).

Newington's Multiracial Population

1,125 residents of Newington, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Newington ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Newington's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Newington is more Multiracial than neighboring Wethersfield (1.8% Multiracial), Kensington (2.3% Multiracial), and Hartford (3.2% Multiracial). Newington is less Multiracial than neighboring New Britain (4.8% Multiracial), and West Hartford (4.7% 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.