Willimantic, CT Demographics

A map of Willimantic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,507	9,049	47.0%	49.9%
White	7,566	6,917	41.8%	38.1%
Black	882	781	4.9%	4.3%
Multiracial	822	554	4.5%	3.1%
Asian	289	743	1.6%	4.1%
Native American/Other	30	105	0.2%	0.6%

Willimantic, Connecticut has an estimated population of 18,096, a less than 1% change from the 18,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% Hispanic, 41.8% White, 4.9% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willimantic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willimantic is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Willimantic, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willimantic is ranked the 28th 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). Willimantic was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willimantic's White Population

7,566 residents of Willimantic, or 41.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willimantic is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Willimantic ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Willimantic's population has increased from 38.1% to 41.8%.

Willimantic is less White than neighboring South Windham (68.3% White), Mansfield Center (90.8% White), Storrs (61.3% White), South Coventry (87.2% White), and Coventry Lake (96.3% White).

Willimantic's Black Population

882 residents of Willimantic, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willimantic is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Willimantic ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Willimantic's population has increased from 4.3% to 4.9%.

Willimantic is more Black than neighboring South Windham (1.6% Black), Mansfield Center (0% Black), South Coventry (0% Black), and Coventry Lake (0% Black). Willimantic is less Black than neighboring Storrs (9.9% Black).

Willimantic's Asian Population

289 residents of Willimantic, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willimantic is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Willimantic ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Asian residents' share of Willimantic's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.6%.

Willimantic is more Asian than neighboring South Windham (0.2% Asian), and Coventry Lake (0% Asian). Willimantic is less Asian than neighboring Mansfield Center (8% Asian), Storrs (14.4% Asian), and South Coventry (8.2% Asian).

Willimantic's Hispanic Population

8,507 residents of Willimantic, or 47.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willimantic is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Willimantic ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willimantic's population has decreased from 49.9% to 47.0%.

Willimantic is more Hispanic than neighboring South Windham (28.6% Hispanic), Mansfield Center (0.9% Hispanic), Storrs (9.7% Hispanic), South Coventry (2.2% Hispanic), and Coventry Lake (1.6% Hispanic).

Willimantic's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Willimantic, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willimantic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Willimantic ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willimantic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Willimantic is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Windham (0% Native American/Other), Mansfield Center (0% Native American/Other), South Coventry (0% Native American/Other), and Coventry Lake (0% Native American/Other). Willimantic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Storrs (1% Native American/Other).

Willimantic's Multiracial Population

822 residents of Willimantic, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willimantic is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Willimantic ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willimantic's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Willimantic's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Willimantic is more Multiracial than neighboring South Windham (1.3% Multiracial), Mansfield Center (0.3% Multiracial), Storrs (3.6% Multiracial), South Coventry (2.3% Multiracial), and Coventry Lake (2.1% 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.