Newtown, CT Demographics

A map of Newtown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,647	1,662	86.8%	86.8%
Hispanic	170	125	9.0%	6.5%
Asian	44	49	2.3%	2.6%
Multiracial	21	60	1.1%	3.1%
Black	16	8	0.8%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.5%

Newtown, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,898, a less than 1% change from the 1,914 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newtown 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 Newtown, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newtown is ranked the 127th 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). Newtown was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newtown's White Population

1,647 residents of Newtown, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newtown is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Newtown ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Newtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.8%.

Newtown is more White than neighboring Sandy Hook (76.7% White), Botsford (78.7% White), and Stepney (74.6% White). Newtown is less White than neighboring Hawleyville (99.4% White), and Dodgingtown (100% White).

Newtown's Black Population

16 residents of Newtown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newtown is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Newtown ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Newtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Newtown is more Black than neighboring Hawleyville (0% Black), Dodgingtown (0% Black), and Stepney (0.7% Black). Newtown is less Black than neighboring Sandy Hook (3.7% Black), and Botsford (5.7% Black).

Newtown's Asian Population

44 residents of Newtown, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newtown is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Newtown ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Newtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Newtown is more Asian than neighboring Hawleyville (0% Asian), Dodgingtown (0% Asian), and Botsford (0% Asian). Newtown is less Asian than neighboring Sandy Hook (3.3% Asian), and Stepney (6.4% Asian).

Newtown's Hispanic Population

170 residents of Newtown, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newtown is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Newtown ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Newtown's population has increased from 6.5% to 9.0%.

Newtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Hawleyville (0.6% Hispanic), Dodgingtown (0% Hispanic), Sandy Hook (7.9% Hispanic), and Botsford (3.8% Hispanic). Newtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Stepney (11.2% Hispanic).

Newtown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Newtown, 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 Newtown is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newtown ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newtown's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Newtown's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Newtown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newtown is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Newtown ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Newtown's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.1%.

Newtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Hawleyville (0% Multiracial), and Dodgingtown (0% Multiracial). Newtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Hook (8.4% Multiracial), Botsford (11.8% Multiracial), and Stepney (7.1% 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.