Norwalk, CT Demographics

A map of Norwalk's Population by Race

Norwalk, Connecticut has an estimated population of 92,187, a slight increase from the 91,184 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.7% White, 32.0% Hispanic, 17.0% Black, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norwalk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norwalk has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Norwalk, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norwalk is ranked the 6th 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). Norwalk was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norwalk's White Population

39,387 residents of Norwalk, or 42.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norwalk is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Norwalk ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 48.6% to 42.7%.

Norwalk is less White than neighboring Darien Downtown (85.2% White), Saugatuck (78.8% White), Tokeneke (85.8% White), Old Hill (79% White), and Compo (74.7% White).

Norwalk's Black Population

15,650 residents of Norwalk, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norwalk is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Norwalk ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Black residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 12.1% to 17.0%.

Norwalk is more Black than neighboring Darien Downtown (1.4% Black), Saugatuck (1% Black), Tokeneke (0.7% Black), Old Hill (0% Black), and Compo (5.8% Black).

Norwalk's Asian Population

3,963 residents of Norwalk, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Norwalk ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Asian residents' share of Norwalk's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Norwalk is more Asian than neighboring Saugatuck (1.9% Asian), Tokeneke (2% Asian), and Compo (2.3% Asian). Norwalk is less Asian than neighboring Darien Downtown (7.2% Asian), and Old Hill (6.9% Asian).

Norwalk's Hispanic Population

29,469 residents of Norwalk, or 32.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norwalk is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Norwalk ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 30.3% to 32.0%.

Norwalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Darien Downtown (0% Hispanic), Saugatuck (10.6% Hispanic), Tokeneke (7.5% Hispanic), Old Hill (8.8% Hispanic), and Compo (5.2% Hispanic).

Norwalk's Native American/Other Population

601 residents of Norwalk, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norwalk ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norwalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Norwalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Hill (0.1% Native American/Other). Norwalk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Darien Downtown (5.5% Native American/Other), Saugatuck (1% Native American/Other), Tokeneke (1.2% Native American/Other), and Compo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Norwalk's Multiracial Population

3,117 residents of Norwalk, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norwalk is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Norwalk ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norwalk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Norwalk's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

Norwalk is more Multiracial than neighboring Darien Downtown (0.7% Multiracial), and Tokeneke (2.7% Multiracial). Norwalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Saugatuck (6.6% Multiracial), Old Hill (5.2% Multiracial), and Compo (10.9% 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.