Waterford, CT Demographics

A map of Waterford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,079	2,300	62.9%	74.8%
Hispanic	618	356	18.7%	11.6%
Black	218	115	6.6%	3.7%
Multiracial	176	140	5.3%	4.6%
Asian	151	124	4.6%	4.0%
Native American/Other	62	39	1.9%	1.3%

Waterford, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,304, an increase from the 3,074 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.9% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 6.6% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waterford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waterford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Waterford, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waterford is ranked the 91st 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). Waterford was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waterford's White Population

2,079 residents of Waterford, or 62.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Waterford ranks 163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 74.8% to 62.9%.

Waterford is more White than neighboring New London (44.4% White), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (60.5% White), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (56.6% White). Waterford is less White than neighboring Groton (67% White), and Niantic (85.9% White).

Waterford's Black Population

218 residents of Waterford, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Waterford ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.6%. Black residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.6%.

Waterford is more Black than neighboring Niantic (0.4% Black), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (6.5% Black), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (4.1% Black). Waterford is less Black than neighboring New London (12.9% Black), and Groton (8% Black).

Waterford's Asian Population

151 residents of Waterford, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Waterford ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.6%.

Waterford is more Asian than neighboring New London (2.6% Asian), and Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (3.2% Asian). Waterford is less Asian than neighboring Groton (6% Asian), Niantic (6.4% Asian), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (20.9% Asian).

Waterford's Hispanic Population

618 residents of Waterford, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Waterford ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 11.6% to 18.7%.

Waterford is more Hispanic than neighboring Groton (12.4% Hispanic), Niantic (1% Hispanic), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (11.7% Hispanic). Waterford is less Hispanic than neighboring New London (35.5% Hispanic), and Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (19.1% Hispanic).

Waterford's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Waterford, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Waterford ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Waterford is more Native American/Other than neighboring New London (0.8% Native American/Other), Groton (0.7% Native American/Other), Niantic (0% Native American/Other), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (0% Native American/Other).

Waterford's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Waterford, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Waterford ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.3%.

Waterford is more Multiracial than neighboring New London (3.9% Multiracial). Waterford is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (5.9% Multiracial), Niantic (6.2% Multiracial), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (10.5% Multiracial), and Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) (6.7% 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.