Stepney, CT Demographics

A map of Stepney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,968	3,451	74.6%	80.6%
Hispanic	445	370	11.2%	8.6%
Multiracial	283	177	7.1%	4.1%
Asian	256	157	6.4%	3.7%
Black	27	91	0.7%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	34	0.0%	0.8%

Stepney, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,979, a decrease from the 4,280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.4% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stepney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stepney 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 Stepney, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stepney is ranked the 77th 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). Stepney was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stepney's White Population

2,968 residents of Stepney, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stepney is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Stepney ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Stepney's population has decreased from 80.6% to 74.6%.

Stepney is less White than neighboring Botsford (78.7% White), Tashua (76.6% White), Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (74.9% White), Daniels Farm (82.3% White), and East Village (84.5% White).

Stepney's Black Population

27 residents of Stepney, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stepney is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Stepney ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Black residents' share of Stepney's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.7%.

Stepney is less Black than neighboring Botsford (5.7% Black), Tashua (2% Black), Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1.7% Black), Daniels Farm (0.9% Black), and East Village (1.2% Black).

Stepney's Asian Population

256 residents of Stepney, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stepney is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Stepney ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Asian residents' share of Stepney's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.4%.

Stepney is more Asian than neighboring Botsford (0% Asian). Stepney is less Asian than neighboring Tashua (9.8% Asian), Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (8.7% Asian), Daniels Farm (12.5% Asian), and East Village (7.1% Asian).

Stepney's Hispanic Population

445 residents of Stepney, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stepney is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stepney ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stepney's population has increased from 8.6% to 11.2%.

Stepney is more Hispanic than neighboring Botsford (3.8% Hispanic), Tashua (6.1% Hispanic), Daniels Farm (3.5% Hispanic), and East Village (4.6% Hispanic). Stepney is less Hispanic than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (12.3% Hispanic).

Stepney's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stepney, 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 Stepney is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Stepney ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stepney's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Stepney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tashua (2.1% Native American/Other), and Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1% Native American/Other).

Stepney's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Stepney, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stepney is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Stepney ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stepney's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Stepney's population has increased from 4.1% to 7.1%.

Stepney is more Multiracial than neighboring Tashua (3.4% Multiracial), Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1.3% Multiracial), Daniels Farm (0.9% Multiracial), and East Village (2.6% Multiracial). Stepney is less Multiracial than neighboring Botsford (11.8% 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.