South Wilton, CT Demographics
A map of South Wilton's Population by Race
South Wilton, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,444, a less than 1% change from the 1,447 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 14.7% Asian, 6.4% Multiracial, 5.9% Black, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Wilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
South Wilton has become considerably 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 South Wilton, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
South Wilton is ranked the 138th 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). South Wilton was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
South Wilton's White Population
1,001 residents of South Wilton, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Wilton is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Wilton ranks 164th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of South Wilton's population has decreased from 74.2% to 69.3%.
South Wilton is more White than neighboring Wilton Center (61.1% White), and Cannondale (59.4% White). South Wilton is less White than neighboring Poplar Plains (86.2% White), Old Hill (79% White), and Weston (90.3% White).
South Wilton's Black Population
85 residents of South Wilton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Wilton is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. South Wilton ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's Black population has grown by an estimated 304.8%. Black residents' share of South Wilton's population has increased from 1.5% to 5.9%.
South Wilton is more Black than neighboring Poplar Plains (0% Black), Cannondale (1.6% Black), Old Hill (0% Black), and Weston (0% Black). South Wilton is less Black than neighboring Wilton Center (10.2% Black).
South Wilton's Asian Population
212 residents of South Wilton, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Wilton is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. South Wilton ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of South Wilton's population has decreased from 15.8% to 14.7%.
South Wilton is more Asian than neighboring Wilton Center (14.3% Asian), Poplar Plains (2.3% Asian), Cannondale (12.3% Asian), Old Hill (6.9% Asian), and Weston (0% Asian).
South Wilton's Hispanic Population
17 residents of South Wilton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Wilton is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Wilton ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Wilton's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.2%.
South Wilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilton Center (12.9% Hispanic), Poplar Plains (6.8% Hispanic), Cannondale (6.1% Hispanic), Old Hill (8.8% Hispanic), and Weston (9.4% Hispanic).
South Wilton's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of South Wilton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Wilton is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Wilton ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 428.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Wilton's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.6%.
South Wilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Native American/Other), Poplar Plains (1.7% Native American/Other), Cannondale (0% Native American/Other), Old Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), and Weston (0% Native American/Other).
South Wilton's Multiracial Population
92 residents of South Wilton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Wilton is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Wilton ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Wilton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Wilton's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.4%.
South Wilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilton Center (1.5% Multiracial), Poplar Plains (3% Multiracial), Old Hill (5.2% Multiracial), and Weston (0.3% Multiracial). South Wilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannondale (20.7% 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.