Westbrook Center, CT Demographics

A map of Westbrook Center's Population by Race

Westbrook Center, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,501, a large increase from the 2,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 8.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westbrook Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westbrook Center 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 Westbrook Center, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westbrook Center is ranked the 109th 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). Westbrook Center was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westbrook Center's White Population

1,802 residents of Westbrook Center, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westbrook Center is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Westbrook Center ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has decreased from 81.9% to 72.1%.

Westbrook Center is less White than neighboring Saybrook Manor (74.4% White), Old Saybrook Center (98.7% White), Fenwick (100% White), Clinton (85.2% White), and Essex Village (92.1% White).

Westbrook Center's Black Population

29 residents of Westbrook Center, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westbrook Center is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Westbrook Center ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Black residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Westbrook Center is more Black than neighboring Saybrook Manor (0% Black), Old Saybrook Center (0% Black), Fenwick (0% Black), and Clinton (1% Black).

Westbrook Center's Asian Population

0 residents of Westbrook Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westbrook Center is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Westbrook Center ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Westbrook Center is less Asian than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (0.5% Asian), and Clinton (0.1% Asian).

Westbrook Center's Hispanic Population

466 residents of Westbrook Center, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westbrook Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Westbrook Center ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 121.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has increased from 9.5% to 18.6%.

Westbrook Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Saybrook Center (0% Hispanic), Fenwick (0% Hispanic), Clinton (10.2% Hispanic), and Essex Village (3.4% Hispanic). Westbrook Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Saybrook Manor (25.4% Hispanic).

Westbrook Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westbrook Center, 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 Westbrook Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westbrook Center ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Westbrook Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clinton (0.3% Native American/Other).

Westbrook Center's Multiracial Population

204 residents of Westbrook Center, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westbrook Center is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Westbrook Center ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westbrook Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 145.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Westbrook Center's population has increased from 3.7% to 8.2%.

Westbrook Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Saybrook Manor (0.2% Multiracial), Old Saybrook Center (0.8% Multiracial), Fenwick (0% Multiracial), Clinton (3.2% Multiracial), and Essex Village (3.3% 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.