Poquonock Bridge, CT Demographics

A map of Poquonock Bridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	571	736	51.7%	43.7%
Hispanic	347	399	31.4%	23.7%
Black	122	170	11.0%	10.1%
Multiracial	59	155	5.3%	9.2%
Asian	6	189	0.5%	11.2%
Native American/Other	0	37	0.0%	2.2%

Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,105, a dramatic decrease from the 1,686 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poquonock Bridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poquonock Bridge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Poquonock Bridge, that probability was 72.2% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poquonock Bridge is ranked the 158th 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). Poquonock Bridge was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poquonock Bridge's White Population

571 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poquonock Bridge is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Poquonock Bridge ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's White population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has increased from 43.7% to 51.7%.

Poquonock Bridge is less White than neighboring Noank (84.6% White), Groton Long Point (95.4% White), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (56.6% White), Groton (67% White), and Old Mystic (84.6% White).

Poquonock Bridge's Black Population

122 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poquonock Bridge is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Poquonock Bridge ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Black residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has increased from 10.1% to 11.0%.

Poquonock Bridge is more Black than neighboring Noank (0.6% Black), Groton Long Point (0% Black), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (4.1% Black), Groton (8% Black), and Old Mystic (1.9% Black).

Poquonock Bridge's Asian Population

6 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poquonock Bridge is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Poquonock Bridge ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.8%. Asian residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has decreased from 11.2% to 0.5%.

Poquonock Bridge is more Asian than neighboring Groton Long Point (0% Asian). Poquonock Bridge is less Asian than neighboring Noank (2.7% Asian), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (20.9% Asian), Groton (6% Asian), and Old Mystic (4.8% Asian).

Poquonock Bridge's Hispanic Population

347 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poquonock Bridge is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Poquonock Bridge ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has increased from 23.7% to 31.4%.

Poquonock Bridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Noank (10.6% Hispanic), Groton Long Point (2% Hispanic), Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (11.7% Hispanic), Groton (12.4% Hispanic), and Old Mystic (6.6% Hispanic).

Poquonock Bridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poquonock Bridge is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Poquonock Bridge ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Poquonock Bridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groton Long Point (2.2% Native American/Other), and Groton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Poquonock Bridge's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Poquonock Bridge, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poquonock Bridge is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Poquonock Bridge ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poquonock Bridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Poquonock Bridge's population has decreased from 9.2% to 5.3%.

Poquonock Bridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Noank (1.5% Multiracial), Groton Long Point (0.4% Multiracial), and Old Mystic (2% Multiracial). Poquonock Bridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (6.7% Multiracial), and Groton (5.9% 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.