Route 7 Gateway, CT Demographics

A map of Route 7 Gateway's Population by Race

Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,108, a dramatic increase from the 818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 27.5% Hispanic, 9.1% Black, 6.8% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Route 7 Gateway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Route 7 Gateway has become considerably more 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 Route 7 Gateway, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Route 7 Gateway is ranked the 157th 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). Route 7 Gateway was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Route 7 Gateway's White Population

598 residents of Route 7 Gateway, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Route 7 Gateway is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Route 7 Gateway ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has decreased from 77.6% to 54.0%.

Route 7 Gateway is less White than neighboring Lakes East (86.1% White), Topstone (100% White), Lakes West (85.4% White), Mamanasco Lake (99% White), and Ridgefield (81.3% White).

Route 7 Gateway's Black Population

101 residents of Route 7 Gateway, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Route 7 Gateway is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Route 7 Gateway ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's Black population has grown by an estimated 274.1%. Black residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.1%.

Route 7 Gateway is more Black than neighboring Lakes East (1.3% Black), Topstone (0% Black), Lakes West (0% Black), Mamanasco Lake (0.4% Black), and Ridgefield (4.8% Black).

Route 7 Gateway's Asian Population

75 residents of Route 7 Gateway, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Route 7 Gateway is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Route 7 Gateway ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Asian residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has decreased from 9.7% to 6.8%.

Route 7 Gateway is more Asian than neighboring Lakes East (1.5% Asian), Topstone (0% Asian), Lakes West (2.3% Asian), Mamanasco Lake (0.6% Asian), and Ridgefield (0.4% Asian).

Route 7 Gateway's Hispanic Population

305 residents of Route 7 Gateway, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Route 7 Gateway is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Route 7 Gateway ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 475.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has increased from 6.5% to 27.5%.

Route 7 Gateway is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakes East (0.6% Hispanic), Topstone (0% Hispanic), Lakes West (2.2% Hispanic), Mamanasco Lake (0% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (12.1% Hispanic).

Route 7 Gateway's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Route 7 Gateway, 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 Route 7 Gateway is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Route 7 Gateway ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Route 7 Gateway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakes West (0.8% Native American/Other).

Route 7 Gateway's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Route 7 Gateway, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Route 7 Gateway is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Route 7 Gateway ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Route 7 Gateway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Route 7 Gateway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Route 7 Gateway is more Multiracial than neighboring Topstone (0% Multiracial), Mamanasco Lake (0% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (1.3% Multiracial). Route 7 Gateway is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakes East (10.6% Multiracial), and Lakes West (9.4% 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.