Historically, the North End has been one of Waterbury's most heavily populated Italian neighborhoods/sections, together with Town Plot.
Many events are centered on "The Ponte Club" including a week long festival in August which draws crowds from as far away as Philadelphia and Montreal.
Within the last 40 years the North End has become home to a large African American and Hispanic population.
The North End is compiled of multi-family homes, apartment buildings and condo complexes.
The North End also has one of Waterbury's largest fire houses, which can allow the neighborhood to be self-sustaining.