Report: Danbury Most Diverse City In Connecticut, Among Top 10 In U.S.

DANBURY, CT — The City of Danbury is not only one of the most diverse cities in the country, but it is also the most diverse city in Connecticut, according to a recent report released by

Danbury Mayor Roberto L. Alves announced Wednesday that the city has been ranked the seventh most diverse in the United States in a new study by WalletHub.

“Danbury is proud to be recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the United States of America,” Alves said in a statement released Feb. 25. “We know that our city is stronger economically and culturally because of our diversity.”

WalletHub analyzed more than 500 of the nation’s largest cities across five categories: economic, socioeconomic, cultural, religious, and household diversity.

According to the study, Danbury ranked just behind New York City and Houston.

In Connecticut, Danbury at No. 7 finished ahead of Bridgeport (13) and Stamford (26) on the list. Silver Spring, Md., was named the most diverse city in the U.S. in the report.

Alves said Danbury has expanded cultural programming during his time in office, working with local organizations to add events to the calendar at Danbury Heritage Plaza, located on the Deer Hill Avenue side of City Hall.

“These celebrations remind us how fortunate we are to live in a country that allows us to raise another’s flag,” Alves said. “As long as I am Mayor, Danbury’s diversity will be celebrated.”

Each year, the city partners with community groups to raise flags representing Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Greece, Lebanon, the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Ecuador, Haiti, Brazil, and India at the plaza.

More recently, Alves invited community members to raise the Filipino, Jamaican, PRIDE, and Pan-African flags during the city’s first Black History Month celebration at the site.

For the full "Diverse Cities" study by WalletHub, click on this link.