West Cornwall, CT Demographics

A map of West Cornwall's Population by Race

West Cornwall, Connecticut has an estimated population of 70, a dramatic decrease from the 138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Cornwall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Cornwall has become considerably less 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 West Cornwall, that probability was 7.1% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Cornwall is ranked the 212th 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). West Cornwall was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Cornwall's White Population

70 residents of West Cornwall, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Cornwall is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Cornwall ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's White population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. White residents' share of West Cornwall's population has increased from 96.4% to 100.0%.

West Cornwall is more White than neighboring Cornwall (94% White), Cornwall Bridge (83.5% White), Falls Village (92.7% White), Sharon (74.5% White), and Lakeville (95.1% White).

West Cornwall's Black Population

0 residents of West Cornwall, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Cornwall is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. West Cornwall ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Cornwall's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Cornwall is less Black than neighboring Falls Village (2% Black).

West Cornwall's Asian Population

0 residents of West Cornwall, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Cornwall is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. West Cornwall ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Cornwall's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

West Cornwall is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (18.1% Asian).

West Cornwall's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Cornwall, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Cornwall is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Cornwall ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Cornwall's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

West Cornwall is less Hispanic than neighboring Cornwall (6% Hispanic), Cornwall Bridge (6.9% Hispanic), Falls Village (1% Hispanic), and Sharon (1.1% Hispanic).

West Cornwall's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Cornwall, 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 West Cornwall is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Cornwall ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Cornwall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Cornwall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (6.3% Native American/Other), and Lakeville (0.4% Native American/Other).

West Cornwall's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Cornwall, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Cornwall is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Cornwall ranks 214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Cornwall's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of West Cornwall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Cornwall is less Multiracial than neighboring Cornwall Bridge (9.7% Multiracial), Falls Village (4.4% Multiracial), and Lakeville (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.