Oronoque, CT Demographics

A map of Oronoque's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,249	3,040	78.9%	80.2%
Native American/Other	291	31	7.1%	0.8%
Hispanic	275	298	6.7%	7.9%
Multiracial	221	94	5.4%	2.5%
Black	44	265	1.1%	7.0%
Asian	36	62	0.9%	1.6%

Oronoque, Connecticut has an estimated population of 4,116, an increase from the 3,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.9% White, 7.1% Native American/Other, 6.7% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oronoque, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oronoque 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 Oronoque, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oronoque is ranked the 75th 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). Oronoque was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oronoque's White Population

3,249 residents of Oronoque, or 78.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oronoque is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Oronoque ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Oronoque's population has decreased from 80.2% to 78.9%.

Oronoque is more White than neighboring Stratford Downtown (57.6% White), Shelton (66.6% White), Trumbull Center (69.3% White), and Derby (57.6% White). Oronoque is less White than neighboring Milford city (balance) (80.2% White).

Oronoque's Black Population

44 residents of Oronoque, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oronoque is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Oronoque ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.4%. Black residents' share of Oronoque's population has decreased from 7.0% to 1.1%.

Oronoque is less Black than neighboring Milford city (balance) (3% Black), Stratford Downtown (16.2% Black), Shelton (6.7% Black), Trumbull Center (3.4% Black), and Derby (11.3% Black).

Oronoque's Asian Population

36 residents of Oronoque, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oronoque is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Oronoque ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Asian residents' share of Oronoque's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Oronoque is less Asian than neighboring Milford city (balance) (3.7% Asian), Stratford Downtown (7.9% Asian), Shelton (8.7% Asian), Trumbull Center (9.2% Asian), and Derby (2.5% Asian).

Oronoque's Hispanic Population

275 residents of Oronoque, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oronoque is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oronoque ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oronoque's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.7%.

Oronoque is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford city (balance) (9.5% Hispanic), Stratford Downtown (16.7% Hispanic), Shelton (12.6% Hispanic), Trumbull Center (9.4% Hispanic), and Derby (22.4% Hispanic).

Oronoque's Native American/Other Population

291 residents of Oronoque, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oronoque is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oronoque ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 838.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oronoque's population has increased from 0.8% to 7.1%.

Oronoque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milford city (balance) (0.7% Native American/Other), Stratford Downtown (0% Native American/Other), Shelton (1.6% Native American/Other), Trumbull Center (3.2% Native American/Other), and Derby (2.1% Native American/Other).

Oronoque's Multiracial Population

221 residents of Oronoque, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oronoque is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oronoque ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoque's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 135.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oronoque's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.4%.

Oronoque is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford city (balance) (2.9% Multiracial), Stratford Downtown (1.5% Multiracial), Shelton (3.7% Multiracial), and Derby (4.1% 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.