Tashua, CT Demographics

A map of Tashua's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,889	3,186	76.6%	82.6%
Asian	369	227	9.8%	5.9%
Hispanic	231	238	6.1%	6.2%
Multiracial	127	87	3.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	80	23	2.1%	0.6%
Black	75	96	2.0%	2.5%

Tashua, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,771, a slight decrease from the 3,857 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 9.8% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tashua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tashua 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 Tashua, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tashua is ranked the 80th 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). Tashua was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tashua's White Population

2,889 residents of Tashua, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tashua is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Tashua ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Tashua's population has decreased from 82.6% to 76.6%.

Tashua is more White than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (74.9% White), and Stepney (74.6% White). Tashua is less White than neighboring Plattsville (78% White), Daniels Farm (82.3% White), and Sacred Heart University (85% White).

Tashua's Black Population

75 residents of Tashua, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tashua is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Tashua ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Black residents' share of Tashua's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Tashua is more Black than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1.7% Black), Plattsville (0% Black), Stepney (0.7% Black), and Daniels Farm (0.9% Black). Tashua is less Black than neighboring Sacred Heart University (4% Black).

Tashua's Asian Population

369 residents of Tashua, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tashua is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Tashua ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.6%. Asian residents' share of Tashua's population has increased from 5.9% to 9.8%.

Tashua is more Asian than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (8.7% Asian), Plattsville (1.5% Asian), Stepney (6.4% Asian), and Sacred Heart University (1.5% Asian). Tashua is less Asian than neighboring Daniels Farm (12.5% Asian).

Tashua's Hispanic Population

231 residents of Tashua, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tashua is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tashua ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Tashua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Tashua is more Hispanic than neighboring Plattsville (2.6% Hispanic), and Daniels Farm (3.5% Hispanic). Tashua is less Hispanic than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (12.3% Hispanic), Stepney (11.2% Hispanic), and Sacred Heart University (6.9% Hispanic).

Tashua's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Tashua, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tashua is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tashua ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 247.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tashua's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.1%.

Tashua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1% Native American/Other), Stepney (0% Native American/Other), Daniels Farm (0% Native American/Other), and Sacred Heart University (0% Native American/Other). Tashua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsville (14.6% Native American/Other).

Tashua's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Tashua, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tashua is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tashua ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tashua's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tashua's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

Tashua is more Multiracial than neighboring Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) (1.3% Multiracial), Plattsville (3.2% Multiracial), Daniels Farm (0.9% Multiracial), and Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial). Tashua is less Multiracial than neighboring Stepney (7.1% 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.