Windham, Connecticut Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Windham town population: 71.30% are White, 5.17% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.59% are Asian, 10.09% are some other race and 11.40% are multiracial.
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Updated Aug 31, 2023

Windham, Connecticut population by race

The table below shows Windham town's population by race.

Race Population % of Total Population
White 17,455 71.30%
Black or African American 1,265 5.17%
American Indian and Alaska Native 110 0.45%
Asian 389 1.59%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 -
Some other race 2,470 10.09%
Two or more races (multiracial) 2,791 11.40%
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Windham town population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Windham town has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that Windham town's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of Windham town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.30% are White, 5.17% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.59% are Asian, 10.09% are some other race and 11.40% are multiracial.

The bar chart shows Windham, Connecticut population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Windham, Connecticut population by race. The largest racial group in Windham town is White with a population of 17,455 (71.30% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Windham town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in Windham town is White with a population of 17,455 (71.30% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 2,791 (11.40% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of Windham, Connecticut

By ethnicity, 9,913 (40.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,567 (59.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

The pie chart shows racial / ethnic makeup of  Windham, Connecticut. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race and ethnicity. The Hispanic or Latino population is excluded from the other identified racial categories and shown as one single group as Hispanic or Latino population.
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Windham, Connecticut. By ethnicity, 9,913 (40.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race) and 14,567 (59.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic. Please note that all Hispanic or Latino population are shown as one single group and the other racial categories are Non-Hispanic population percentages. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Windham town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,732 (87.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Windham town Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

Race Population % of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone 12,732 87.40%
Black or African American alone 981 6.73%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 17 0.12%
Asian alone 389 2.67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 0.00%
Some other race alone 61 0.42%
Two or more races (multiracial) 387 2.66%
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Among the Hispanic population in Windham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6,528 (65.85% of the total Hispanic population).

Windham town Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

Origin Population % of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican 2,448 24.69%
Puerto Rican 6,528 65.85%
Cuban 44 0.44%
Other Hispanic or Latino 893 9.01%
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Things to know

What percentage of Windham, Connecticut is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 40.49% of Windham town population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in Windham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6,528 (65.85% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does Windham, Connecticut have?

Windham, Connecticut has 1,265 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Windham town is Black.

What is the largest minority group in Windham, Connecticut?

With 40.49% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Windham town.

That being said, with a 5.17% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Windham town.

What is the majority race in Windham, Connecticut?

With a population of 17,455 (71.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Windham town.

Black or African Americans are second largest race in Windham town, with 5.17% of the total population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Windham, Connecticut Population Breakdown by Race
Last updated August 18, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Windham town by race. It includes the population of Windham town across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Windham town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Windham town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.30% are white, 5.17% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.59% are Asian, 10.09% are some other race and 11.40% are multiracial.

Windham town population by race

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Windham town
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Windham town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Windham town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Windham town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Windham, Connecticut Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown by Race
Last updated August 18, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Windham town by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Windham town across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Windham town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Windham town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,732 (87.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Windham town Non-Hispanic population by race

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Windham town
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Windham town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Windham town total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Windham town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Windham, Connecticut Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Their Ancestries
Last updated August 18, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Windham town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Windham town, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Windham town.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Windham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6,528 (65.85% of the total Hispanic population).

Windham town Non-Hispanic population by race

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Black or African American
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Windham town
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Windham town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Windham town total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Windham town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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