Pawcatuck, CT Demographics

A map of Pawcatuck's Population by Race

Pawcatuck, Connecticut has an estimated population of 5,577, a slight increase from the 5,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pawcatuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pawcatuck 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 Pawcatuck, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pawcatuck is ranked the 63rd 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). Pawcatuck was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pawcatuck's White Population

4,566 residents of Pawcatuck, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pawcatuck is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pawcatuck ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has decreased from 87.6% to 81.9%.

Pawcatuck is less White than neighboring Westerly (88.2% White), Misquamicut (100% White), Watch Hill (87.7% White), Stonington (87.5% White), and Ashaway (90.4% White).

Pawcatuck's Black Population

228 residents of Pawcatuck, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pawcatuck is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Pawcatuck ranks 144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's Black population has grown by an estimated 293.1%. Black residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.1%.

Pawcatuck is more Black than neighboring Westerly (0.6% Black), Misquamicut (0% Black), Watch Hill (0% Black), Stonington (0% Black), and Ashaway (0% Black).

Pawcatuck's Asian Population

251 residents of Pawcatuck, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pawcatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Pawcatuck ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.7%. Asian residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.5%.

Pawcatuck is more Asian than neighboring Westerly (3.1% Asian), Misquamicut (0% Asian), Stonington (0.9% Asian), and Ashaway (0% Asian). Pawcatuck is less Asian than neighboring Watch Hill (12.3% Asian).

Pawcatuck's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Pawcatuck, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pawcatuck is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pawcatuck ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Pawcatuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Westerly (3.3% Hispanic), Misquamicut (0% Hispanic), Watch Hill (0% Hispanic), and Ashaway (2.7% Hispanic). Pawcatuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Stonington (8.6% Hispanic).

Pawcatuck's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Pawcatuck, 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 Pawcatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pawcatuck ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Pawcatuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Misquamicut (0% Native American/Other), Watch Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Ashaway (0% Native American/Other). Pawcatuck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westerly (0.8% Native American/Other), and Stonington (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pawcatuck's Multiracial Population

282 residents of Pawcatuck, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pawcatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pawcatuck ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pawcatuck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pawcatuck's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.1%.

Pawcatuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Westerly (4% Multiracial), Misquamicut (0% Multiracial), Watch Hill (0% Multiracial), and Stonington (2.4% Multiracial). Pawcatuck is less Multiracial than neighboring Ashaway (6.9% 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.