Wilton Center, CT Demographics

A map of Wilton Center's Population by Race

Wilton Center, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,682, a large increase from the 1,466 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 14.3% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 10.2% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilton Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilton Center has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Wilton Center, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilton Center is ranked the 130th 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). Wilton Center was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilton Center's White Population

1,028 residents of Wilton Center, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilton Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Wilton Center ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Wilton Center's population has decreased from 71.3% to 61.1%.

Wilton Center is more White than neighboring Cannondale (59.4% White). Wilton Center is less White than neighboring South Wilton (69.3% White), Weston (90.3% White), Poplar Plains (86.2% White), and Georgetown (81.6% White).

Wilton Center's Black Population

171 residents of Wilton Center, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilton Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Wilton Center ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 362.2%. Black residents' share of Wilton Center's population has increased from 2.5% to 10.2%.

Wilton Center is more Black than neighboring South Wilton (5.9% Black), Cannondale (1.6% Black), Weston (0% Black), Poplar Plains (0% Black), and Georgetown (1% Black).

Wilton Center's Asian Population

240 residents of Wilton Center, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilton Center is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Wilton Center ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Wilton Center's population has increased from 13.4% to 14.3%.

Wilton Center is more Asian than neighboring Cannondale (12.3% Asian), Weston (0% Asian), Poplar Plains (2.3% Asian), and Georgetown (2.4% Asian). Wilton Center is less Asian than neighboring South Wilton (14.7% Asian).

Wilton Center's Hispanic Population

217 residents of Wilton Center, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilton Center is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wilton Center ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 123.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilton Center's population has increased from 6.6% to 12.9%.

Wilton Center is more Hispanic than neighboring South Wilton (1.2% Hispanic), Cannondale (6.1% Hispanic), Weston (9.4% Hispanic), Poplar Plains (6.8% Hispanic), and Georgetown (1.8% Hispanic).

Wilton Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wilton 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 Wilton Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilton Center ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilton Center's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Wilton Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Wilton (2.6% Native American/Other), Poplar Plains (1.7% Native American/Other), and Georgetown (2.4% Native American/Other).

Wilton Center's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Wilton Center, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilton Center is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wilton Center ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilton Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilton Center's population has decreased from 5.4% to 1.5%.

Wilton Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Weston (0.3% Multiracial). Wilton Center is less Multiracial than neighboring South Wilton (6.4% Multiracial), Cannondale (20.7% Multiracial), Poplar Plains (3% Multiracial), and Georgetown (10.7% 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.