Winsted, CT Demographics

A map of Winsted's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,729	6,100	82.1%	84.8%
Hispanic	624	546	8.9%	7.6%
Multiracial	336	310	4.8%	4.3%
Black	199	95	2.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	86	55	1.2%	0.8%
Asian	3	86	0.0%	1.2%

Winsted, Connecticut has an estimated population of 6,977, a slight decrease from the 7,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Winsted, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Winsted 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 Winsted, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Winsted is ranked the 51st 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). Winsted was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Winsted's White Population

5,729 residents of Winsted, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Winsted is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Winsted ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Winsted's population has decreased from 84.8% to 82.1%.

Winsted is more White than neighboring Torrington (69.8% White). Winsted is less White than neighboring Riverton (91.5% White), Pleasant Valley (98.2% White), New Hartford Center (96.4% White), and Norfolk (89.3% White).

Winsted's Black Population

199 residents of Winsted, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Winsted is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Winsted ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's Black population has grown by an estimated 109.5%. Black residents' share of Winsted's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.9%.

Winsted is more Black than neighboring Riverton (0% Black), Pleasant Valley (0% Black), New Hartford Center (0% Black), and Norfolk (0% Black). Winsted is less Black than neighboring Torrington (5.6% Black).

Winsted's Asian Population

3 residents of Winsted, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Winsted is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Winsted ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.5%. Asian residents' share of Winsted's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Winsted is less Asian than neighboring Torrington (3.4% Asian).

Winsted's Hispanic Population

624 residents of Winsted, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Winsted is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Winsted ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Winsted's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.9%.

Winsted is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverton (8.5% Hispanic), Pleasant Valley (0% Hispanic), New Hartford Center (3.6% Hispanic), and Norfolk (4.6% Hispanic). Winsted is less Hispanic than neighboring Torrington (16.1% Hispanic).

Winsted's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Winsted, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Winsted is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Winsted ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Winsted's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Winsted is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverton (0% Native American/Other), Pleasant Valley (0% Native American/Other), New Hartford Center (0% Native American/Other), Torrington (0.4% Native American/Other), and Norfolk (0% Native American/Other).

Winsted's Multiracial Population

336 residents of Winsted, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Winsted is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Winsted ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winsted's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Winsted's population has increased from 4.3% to 4.8%.

Winsted is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverton (0% Multiracial), Pleasant Valley (1.8% Multiracial), New Hartford Center (0% Multiracial), and Torrington (4.6% Multiracial). Winsted is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (6.1% 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.