Wauregan, CT Demographics

A map of Wauregan's Population by Race

Wauregan, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,049, a dramatic decrease from the 1,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 11.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wauregan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wauregan 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 Wauregan, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wauregan is ranked the 160th 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). Wauregan was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wauregan's White Population

770 residents of Wauregan, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wauregan is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Wauregan ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauregan's White population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. White residents' share of Wauregan's population has decreased from 84.2% to 73.4%.

Wauregan is more White than neighboring East Brooklyn (70% White), and Brooklyn (72.4% White). Wauregan is less White than neighboring Moosup (86.1% White), Danielson (73.8% White), and Plainfield Village (85.8% White).

Wauregan's Black Population

13 residents of Wauregan, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wauregan is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Wauregan ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauregan's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Black residents' share of Wauregan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Wauregan is more Black than neighboring East Brooklyn (0% Black), and Plainfield Village (0.2% Black). Wauregan is less Black than neighboring Moosup (3.1% Black), Brooklyn (7.5% Black), and Danielson (8% Black).

Wauregan's Asian Population

15 residents of Wauregan, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wauregan is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Wauregan ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauregan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Asian residents' share of Wauregan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Wauregan is more Asian than neighboring Brooklyn (0% Asian), Danielson (0% Asian), and Plainfield Village (0% Asian). Wauregan is less Asian than neighboring East Brooklyn (13.5% Asian), and Moosup (5% Asian).

Wauregan's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Wauregan, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wauregan is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wauregan ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauregan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wauregan's population has increased from 5.4% to 12.9%.

Wauregan is more Hispanic than neighboring East Brooklyn (1.1% Hispanic), Moosup (1.5% Hispanic), Danielson (12.2% Hispanic), and Plainfield Village (11.2% Hispanic). Wauregan is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn (16.4% Hispanic).

Wauregan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wauregan, 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 Wauregan is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wauregan ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

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

Wauregan is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Brooklyn (5% Native American/Other), Brooklyn (0.4% Native American/Other), Danielson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Plainfield Village (0.5% Native American/Other).

Wauregan's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Wauregan, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wauregan is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wauregan ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauregan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wauregan's population has increased from 6.6% to 11.1%.

Wauregan is more Multiracial than neighboring East Brooklyn (10.5% Multiracial), Moosup (4.3% Multiracial), Brooklyn (3.2% Multiracial), Danielson (5.7% Multiracial), and Plainfield Village (2.3% 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.