Saugatuck, CT Demographics

A map of Saugatuck's Population by Race

Saugatuck, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,925, a less than 1% change from the 2,937 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saugatuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saugatuck has become 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 Saugatuck, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saugatuck is ranked the 100th 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). Saugatuck was ranked the 99th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saugatuck's White Population

2,305 residents of Saugatuck, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saugatuck is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Saugatuck ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Saugatuck's population has decreased from 80.3% to 78.8%.

Saugatuck is more White than neighboring Compo (74.7% White), Greens Farms (70.1% White), and Norwalk (42.7% White). Saugatuck is less White than neighboring Westport Village (81.5% White), and Old Hill (79% White).

Saugatuck's Black Population

30 residents of Saugatuck, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saugatuck is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Saugatuck ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Black residents' share of Saugatuck's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.0%.

Saugatuck is more Black than neighboring Westport Village (0.5% Black), and Old Hill (0% Black). Saugatuck is less Black than neighboring Compo (5.8% Black), Greens Farms (1.8% Black), and Norwalk (17% Black).

Saugatuck's Asian Population

56 residents of Saugatuck, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saugatuck is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Saugatuck ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Asian residents' share of Saugatuck's population has decreased from 5.6% to 1.9%.

Saugatuck is less Asian than neighboring Compo (2.3% Asian), Westport Village (8.7% Asian), Old Hill (6.9% Asian), Greens Farms (3.4% Asian), and Norwalk (4.3% Asian).

Saugatuck's Hispanic Population

310 residents of Saugatuck, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saugatuck is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Saugatuck ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Saugatuck's population has increased from 7.1% to 10.6%.

Saugatuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Compo (5.2% Hispanic), Westport Village (6% Hispanic), and Old Hill (8.8% Hispanic). Saugatuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Greens Farms (22.6% Hispanic), and Norwalk (32% Hispanic).

Saugatuck's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Saugatuck, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saugatuck is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Saugatuck ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saugatuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Saugatuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westport Village (0.4% Native American/Other), Old Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Greens Farms (0.1% Native American/Other), and Norwalk (0.7% Native American/Other). Saugatuck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Compo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Saugatuck's Multiracial Population

194 residents of Saugatuck, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saugatuck is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Saugatuck ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Saugatuck's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.6%.

Saugatuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Westport Village (3% Multiracial), Old Hill (5.2% Multiracial), Greens Farms (2% Multiracial), and Norwalk (3.4% Multiracial). Saugatuck is less Multiracial than neighboring Compo (10.9% 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.