Storrs, CT Demographics

A map of Storrs's Population by Race

Storrs, Connecticut has an estimated population of 15,207, a decrease from the 15,979 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.3% White, 14.4% Asian, 9.9% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Storrs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Storrs has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Storrs, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Storrs is ranked the 29th 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). Storrs was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Storrs's White Population

9,327 residents of Storrs, or 61.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Storrs is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Storrs ranks 189th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Storrs's population has decreased from 64.5% to 61.3%.

Storrs is more White than neighboring Willimantic (41.8% White). Storrs is less White than neighboring South Coventry (87.2% White), Mansfield Center (90.8% White), Coventry Lake (96.3% White), and South Windham (68.3% White).

Storrs's Black Population

1,505 residents of Storrs, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Storrs is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Storrs ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.6%. Black residents' share of Storrs's population has increased from 6.7% to 9.9%.

Storrs is more Black than neighboring South Coventry (0% Black), Mansfield Center (0% Black), Coventry Lake (0% Black), Willimantic (4.9% Black), and South Windham (1.6% Black).

Storrs's Asian Population

2,197 residents of Storrs, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Storrs is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Storrs ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Asian residents' share of Storrs's population has decreased from 15.8% to 14.4%.

Storrs is more Asian than neighboring South Coventry (8.2% Asian), Mansfield Center (8% Asian), Coventry Lake (0% Asian), Willimantic (1.6% Asian), and South Windham (0.2% Asian).

Storrs's Hispanic Population

1,477 residents of Storrs, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Storrs is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Storrs ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Storrs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.7%.

Storrs is more Hispanic than neighboring South Coventry (2.2% Hispanic), Mansfield Center (0.9% Hispanic), and Coventry Lake (1.6% Hispanic). Storrs is less Hispanic than neighboring Willimantic (47% Hispanic), and South Windham (28.6% Hispanic).

Storrs's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Storrs, 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 Storrs is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Storrs ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Storrs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Storrs is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Coventry (0% Native American/Other), Mansfield Center (0% Native American/Other), Coventry Lake (0% Native American/Other), Willimantic (0.2% Native American/Other), and South Windham (0% Native American/Other).

Storrs's Multiracial Population

554 residents of Storrs, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Storrs is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Storrs ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Storrs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Storrs's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Storrs is more Multiracial than neighboring South Coventry (2.3% Multiracial), Mansfield Center (0.3% Multiracial), Coventry Lake (2.1% Multiracial), and South Windham (1.3% Multiracial). Storrs is less Multiracial than neighboring Willimantic (4.5% 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.