Salmon Brook, CT Demographics

A map of Salmon Brook's Population by Race

Salmon Brook, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,343, a decrease from the 2,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salmon Brook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salmon Brook has become less 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 Salmon Brook, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salmon Brook is ranked the 112th 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). Salmon Brook was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salmon Brook's White Population

2,075 residents of Salmon Brook, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salmon Brook is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Salmon Brook ranks 57th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has increased from 87.3% to 88.6%.

Salmon Brook is more White than neighboring Tariffville (82.2% White), and Simsbury Center (83.9% White). Salmon Brook is less White than neighboring North Granby (92.5% White), West Simsbury (92.8% White), and Weatogue (90.2% White).

Salmon Brook's Black Population

4 residents of Salmon Brook, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salmon Brook is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Salmon Brook ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.2%. Black residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Salmon Brook is more Black than neighboring Tariffville (0% Black). Salmon Brook is less Black than neighboring North Granby (0.8% Black), Simsbury Center (4.5% Black), and Weatogue (0.4% Black).

Salmon Brook's Asian Population

71 residents of Salmon Brook, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salmon Brook is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Salmon Brook ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Asian residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Salmon Brook is more Asian than neighboring North Granby (0% Asian), Simsbury Center (1.6% Asian), West Simsbury (1.4% Asian), and Weatogue (0% Asian). Salmon Brook is less Asian than neighboring Tariffville (6.6% Asian).

Salmon Brook's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Salmon Brook, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salmon Brook is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Salmon Brook ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.6%.

Salmon Brook is more Hispanic than neighboring North Granby (0.8% Hispanic). Salmon Brook is less Hispanic than neighboring Tariffville (6.8% Hispanic), Simsbury Center (6.9% Hispanic), West Simsbury (4.2% Hispanic), and Weatogue (4% Hispanic).

Salmon Brook's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salmon Brook, 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 Salmon Brook is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Salmon Brook ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salmon Brook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Simsbury Center (0.3% Native American/Other).

Salmon Brook's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Salmon Brook, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salmon Brook is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Salmon Brook ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salmon Brook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salmon Brook's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.6%.

Salmon Brook is more Multiracial than neighboring Tariffville (4.5% Multiracial), North Granby (5.9% Multiracial), Simsbury Center (2.9% Multiracial), West Simsbury (1.4% Multiracial), and Weatogue (5.5% 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.