Staples, CT Demographics

A map of Staples's Population by Race

Staples, Connecticut has an estimated population of 7,340, an increase from the 6,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 9.9% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Staples, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Staples 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 Staples, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Staples is ranked the 47th 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). Staples was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Staples's White Population

5,490 residents of Staples, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Staples is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Staples ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Staples's population has decreased from 81.2% to 74.8%.

Staples is more White than neighboring Greens Farms (70.1% White), and Compo (74.7% White). Staples is less White than neighboring Coleytown (87% White), Westport Village (81.5% White), and Southport (94.8% White).

Staples's Black Population

141 residents of Staples, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Staples is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Staples ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Black residents' share of Staples's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Staples is more Black than neighboring Greens Farms (1.8% Black), Coleytown (0.2% Black), Westport Village (0.5% Black), and Southport (0.4% Black). Staples is less Black than neighboring Compo (5.8% Black).

Staples's Asian Population

725 residents of Staples, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Staples is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Staples ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Asian residents' share of Staples's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.9%.

Staples is more Asian than neighboring Greens Farms (3.4% Asian), Coleytown (2.8% Asian), Westport Village (8.7% Asian), Compo (2.3% Asian), and Southport (0.9% Asian).

Staples's Hispanic Population

642 residents of Staples, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Staples is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Staples ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Staples's population has increased from 6.1% to 8.7%.

Staples is more Hispanic than neighboring Coleytown (1.9% Hispanic), Westport Village (6% Hispanic), Compo (5.2% Hispanic), and Southport (2.1% Hispanic). Staples is less Hispanic than neighboring Greens Farms (22.6% Hispanic).

Staples's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Staples, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Staples is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Staples ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Staples's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Staples is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greens Farms (0.1% Native American/Other), and Southport (0% Native American/Other). Staples is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coleytown (4.7% Native American/Other), and Compo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Staples's Multiracial Population

313 residents of Staples, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Staples is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Staples ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staples's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Staples's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Staples is more Multiracial than neighboring Greens Farms (2% Multiracial), Coleytown (3.5% Multiracial), Westport Village (3% Multiracial), and Southport (1.7% Multiracial). Staples 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.