Quinnipiac University, CT Demographics

A map of Quinnipiac University's Population by Race

Quinnipiac University, Connecticut has an estimated population of 4,311, a large increase from the 3,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.4% White, 14.2% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 8.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Quinnipiac University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Quinnipiac University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Quinnipiac University, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Quinnipiac University is ranked the 73rd 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). Quinnipiac University was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Quinnipiac University's White Population

2,777 residents of Quinnipiac University, or 64.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Quinnipiac University is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Quinnipiac University ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has decreased from 80.3% to 64.4%.

Quinnipiac University is more White than neighboring New Haven (30% White). Quinnipiac University is less White than neighboring North Haven (76.5% White), Wallingford Center (69.2% White), Cheshire Village (79.7% White), and Northford (89.4% White).

Quinnipiac University's Black Population

611 residents of Quinnipiac University, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Quinnipiac University is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Quinnipiac University ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's Black population has grown by an estimated 265.9%. Black residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has increased from 4.6% to 14.2%.

Quinnipiac University is more Black than neighboring North Haven (3.8% Black), Wallingford Center (2% Black), Cheshire Village (0.8% Black), and Northford (0.6% Black). Quinnipiac University is less Black than neighboring New Haven (27.6% Black).

Quinnipiac University's Asian Population

177 residents of Quinnipiac University, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Quinnipiac University is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Quinnipiac University ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Asian residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Quinnipiac University is more Asian than neighboring Wallingford Center (2.6% Asian), and Northford (2.3% Asian). Quinnipiac University is less Asian than neighboring North Haven (8.7% Asian), Cheshire Village (7.3% Asian), and New Haven (5.2% Asian).

Quinnipiac University's Hispanic Population

372 residents of Quinnipiac University, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Quinnipiac University is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Quinnipiac University ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.6%.

Quinnipiac University is more Hispanic than neighboring North Haven (7.7% Hispanic), Cheshire Village (7.4% Hispanic), and Northford (4.4% Hispanic). Quinnipiac University is less Hispanic than neighboring Wallingford Center (22.8% Hispanic), and New Haven (31% Hispanic).

Quinnipiac University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Quinnipiac University, 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 Quinnipiac University is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Quinnipiac University ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Quinnipiac University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallingford Center (1.1% Native American/Other), Cheshire Village (0.2% Native American/Other), New Haven (2% Native American/Other), and Northford (0.3% Native American/Other).

Quinnipiac University's Multiracial Population

374 residents of Quinnipiac University, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Quinnipiac University is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Quinnipiac University ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Quinnipiac University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3640.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Quinnipiac University's population has increased from 0.3% to 8.7%.

Quinnipiac University is more Multiracial than neighboring North Haven (3.2% Multiracial), Wallingford Center (2.3% Multiracial), Cheshire Village (4.6% Multiracial), New Haven (4.1% Multiracial), and Northford (3.1% 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.