Wethersfield, CT Demographics

A map of Wethersfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,385	20,989	74.8%	76.9%
Hispanic	3,369	3,403	12.4%	12.5%
Asian	1,906	1,100	7.0%	4.0%
Black	927	944	3.4%	3.5%
Multiracial	495	690	1.8%	2.5%
Native American/Other	168	172	0.6%	0.6%

Wethersfield, Connecticut has an estimated population of 27,250, a less than 1% change from the 27,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 7.0% Asian, 3.4% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wethersfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wethersfield has become 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 Wethersfield, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wethersfield is ranked the 24th 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). Wethersfield was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wethersfield's White Population

20,385 residents of Wethersfield, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wethersfield is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Wethersfield ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Wethersfield's population has decreased from 76.9% to 74.8%.

Wethersfield is more White than neighboring Newington (71.9% White), Hartford (15.1% White), East Hartford (29.6% White), and West Hartford (67% White). Wethersfield is less White than neighboring Glastonbury Center (83.4% White).

Wethersfield's Black Population

927 residents of Wethersfield, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wethersfield is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Wethersfield ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Wethersfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Wethersfield is more Black than neighboring Glastonbury Center (1.2% Black). Wethersfield is less Black than neighboring Newington (4.4% Black), Hartford (33.8% Black), East Hartford (22.1% Black), and West Hartford (7.9% Black).

Wethersfield's Asian Population

1,906 residents of Wethersfield, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wethersfield is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Wethersfield ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.3%. Asian residents' share of Wethersfield's population has increased from 4.0% to 7.0%.

Wethersfield is more Asian than neighboring Newington (6.4% Asian), Hartford (2.4% Asian), and East Hartford (3.7% Asian). Wethersfield is less Asian than neighboring Glastonbury Center (9.9% Asian), and West Hartford (7.7% Asian).

Wethersfield's Hispanic Population

3,369 residents of Wethersfield, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wethersfield is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wethersfield ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Wethersfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.4%.

Wethersfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Glastonbury Center (3.7% Hispanic), and West Hartford (11.7% Hispanic). Wethersfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Newington (12.9% Hispanic), Hartford (44.5% Hispanic), and East Hartford (40.1% Hispanic).

Wethersfield's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Wethersfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wethersfield is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wethersfield ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wethersfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wethersfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glastonbury Center (0% Native American/Other). Wethersfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newington (0.8% Native American/Other), Hartford (1% Native American/Other), East Hartford (0.9% Native American/Other), and West Hartford (1% Native American/Other).

Wethersfield's Multiracial Population

495 residents of Wethersfield, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wethersfield is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wethersfield ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wethersfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wethersfield's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Wethersfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Newington (3.6% Multiracial), Hartford (3.2% Multiracial), East Hartford (3.6% Multiracial), and West Hartford (4.7% 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.