West Simsbury, CT Demographics

A map of West Simsbury's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,783	2,243	92.8%	89.0%
Hispanic	127	94	4.2%	3.7%
Multiracial	43	57	1.4%	2.3%
Asian	41	89	1.4%	3.5%
Black	6	23	0.2%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

West Simsbury, Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,000, a large increase from the 2,521 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Simsbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Simsbury 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 Simsbury, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Simsbury is ranked the 96th 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 Simsbury was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Simsbury's White Population

2,783 residents of West Simsbury, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Simsbury is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Simsbury ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's White population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of West Simsbury's population has increased from 89.0% to 92.8%.

West Simsbury is more White than neighboring Weatogue (90.2% White), Simsbury Center (83.9% White), Tariffville (82.2% White), and Collinsville (84.7% White). West Simsbury is less White than neighboring Canton Valley (96.7% White).

West Simsbury's Black Population

6 residents of West Simsbury, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Simsbury is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. West Simsbury ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's Black population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Black residents' share of West Simsbury's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

West Simsbury is more Black than neighboring Canton Valley (0% Black), and Tariffville (0% Black). West Simsbury is less Black than neighboring Weatogue (0.4% Black), Simsbury Center (4.5% Black), and Collinsville (1.8% Black).

West Simsbury's Asian Population

41 residents of West Simsbury, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Simsbury is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. West Simsbury ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.9%. Asian residents' share of West Simsbury's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.4%.

West Simsbury is more Asian than neighboring Weatogue (0% Asian), and Canton Valley (0% Asian). West Simsbury is less Asian than neighboring Simsbury Center (1.6% Asian), Tariffville (6.6% Asian), and Collinsville (5.2% Asian).

West Simsbury's Hispanic Population

127 residents of West Simsbury, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Simsbury is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Simsbury ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Simsbury's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

West Simsbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Weatogue (4% Hispanic), Canton Valley (3.3% Hispanic), and Collinsville (1.4% Hispanic). West Simsbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Simsbury Center (6.9% Hispanic), and Tariffville (6.8% Hispanic).

West Simsbury's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Simsbury, 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 Simsbury is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Simsbury ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Simsbury's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Simsbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Simsbury Center (0.3% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (1% Native American/Other).

West Simsbury's Multiracial Population

43 residents of West Simsbury, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Simsbury is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Simsbury ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Simsbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Simsbury's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

West Simsbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Canton Valley (0% Multiracial). West Simsbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Weatogue (5.5% Multiracial), Simsbury Center (2.9% Multiracial), Tariffville (4.5% Multiracial), and Collinsville (5.9% 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.