Northford, CT Demographics

A map of Northford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,532	5,522	89.4%	90.8%
Hispanic	271	254	4.4%	4.2%
Multiracial	189	129	3.1%	2.1%
Asian	140	96	2.3%	1.6%
Black	35	68	0.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	19	13	0.3%	0.2%

Northford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 6,186, a slight increase from the 6,082 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northford has become 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 Northford, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northford is ranked the 57th 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). Northford was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northford's White Population

5,532 residents of Northford, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northford is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Northford ranks 21st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northford's population has decreased from 90.8% to 89.4%.

Northford is more White than neighboring Wallingford Center (69.2% White), North Haven (76.5% White), Quinnipiac University (64.4% White), Branford Center (83.2% White), and East Haven (69.1% White).

Northford's Black Population

35 residents of Northford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northford is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Northford ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Black residents' share of Northford's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Northford is less Black than neighboring Wallingford Center (2% Black), North Haven (3.8% Black), Quinnipiac University (14.2% Black), Branford Center (3.5% Black), and East Haven (4.1% Black).

Northford's Asian Population

140 residents of Northford, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Northford ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. Asian residents' share of Northford's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Northford is more Asian than neighboring Branford Center (2.2% Asian). Northford is less Asian than neighboring Wallingford Center (2.6% Asian), North Haven (8.7% Asian), Quinnipiac University (4.1% Asian), and East Haven (3.1% Asian).

Northford's Hispanic Population

271 residents of Northford, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northford is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northford ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Northford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Northford is less Hispanic than neighboring Wallingford Center (22.8% Hispanic), North Haven (7.7% Hispanic), Quinnipiac University (8.6% Hispanic), Branford Center (9.9% Hispanic), and East Haven (21.7% Hispanic).

Northford's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Northford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Northford ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Northford is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Haven (0% Native American/Other), Quinnipiac University (0% Native American/Other), Branford Center (0% Native American/Other), and East Haven (0.2% Native American/Other). Northford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallingford Center (1.1% Native American/Other).

Northford's Multiracial Population

189 residents of Northford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Northford ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Northford's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%.

Northford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wallingford Center (2.3% Multiracial), Branford Center (1.2% Multiracial), and East Haven (1.7% Multiracial). Northford is less Multiracial than neighboring North Haven (3.2% Multiracial), and Quinnipiac University (8.7% 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.