Oxoboxo River, CT Demographics

A map of Oxoboxo River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,046	2,347	73.5%	79.4%
Hispanic	402	220	14.5%	7.4%
Multiracial	160	151	5.8%	5.1%
Asian	79	84	2.8%	2.8%
Black	67	81	2.4%	2.7%
Native American/Other	28	72	1.0%	2.4%

Oxoboxo River, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,782, a decrease from the 2,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.4% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oxoboxo River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oxoboxo River has become considerably 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 Oxoboxo River, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxoboxo River is ranked the 102nd 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). Oxoboxo River was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxoboxo River's White Population

2,046 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxoboxo River is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Oxoboxo River ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has decreased from 79.4% to 73.5%.

Oxoboxo River is more White than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (60.5% White), Waterford (62.9% White), Norwich (55% White), and New London (44.4% White). Oxoboxo River is less White than neighboring Gales Ferry (89.2% White).

Oxoboxo River's Black Population

67 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxoboxo River is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Oxoboxo River ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Black residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Oxoboxo River is less Black than neighboring Gales Ferry (3.1% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.5% Black), Waterford (6.6% Black), Norwich (9.6% Black), and New London (12.9% Black).

Oxoboxo River's Asian Population

79 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxoboxo River is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Oxoboxo River ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Asian residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Oxoboxo River is more Asian than neighboring Gales Ferry (0.4% Asian), and New London (2.6% Asian). Oxoboxo River is less Asian than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.2% Asian), Waterford (4.6% Asian), and Norwich (6.9% Asian).

Oxoboxo River's Hispanic Population

402 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxoboxo River is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oxoboxo River ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has increased from 7.4% to 14.5%.

Oxoboxo River is more Hispanic than neighboring Gales Ferry (3.6% Hispanic). Oxoboxo River is less Hispanic than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (19.1% Hispanic), Waterford (18.7% Hispanic), Norwich (21.9% Hispanic), and New London (35.5% Hispanic).

Oxoboxo River's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oxoboxo River is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxoboxo River ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.0%.

Oxoboxo River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gales Ferry (0% Native American/Other), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and New London (0.8% Native American/Other). Oxoboxo River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (1.9% Native American/Other), and Norwich (1.3% Native American/Other).

Oxoboxo River's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Oxoboxo River, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxoboxo River is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oxoboxo River ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxoboxo River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxoboxo River's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.8%.

Oxoboxo River is more Multiracial than neighboring Gales Ferry (3.8% Multiracial), Waterford (5.3% Multiracial), Norwich (5.2% Multiracial), and New London (3.9% Multiracial). Oxoboxo River is less Multiracial than neighboring Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (10.5% 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.