Wethersfield, CT Profile: Facts & Data

The Wethersfield CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 27,467 as of July 1, 2023. Wethersfield ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Connecticut. See peer rankings below.

The Wethersfield Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Wethersfield Census Designated Place is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Capitol County.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Wethersfield, CT Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION
Total Population	27,467 (100%)
Population in Households	27,401 (99.8%)
Population in Families	22,102 (80.5%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	66 ( 0.2%)
Population Density	2,233
Diversity Index²	53


INCOME
Median Household Income	$100,477
Average Household Income	$124,658
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	18%
Per Capita Income	$52,727
Wealth Index⁵	147
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (58.8)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	12,035 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	8,904 (74.0%)
Renter Occupied HU	2,713 (22.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	418 ( 3.5%)
Median Home Value	$296,023
Average Home Value	$316,108
Housing Affordability Index³	109

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	11,617
Average Household Size	2.36
Family Households	7,258
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Wethersfield, CT - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Wethersfield to the other 215 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Connecticut by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2023	2023-2028
Population	0.19%	-0.41%
Households	0.59%	-0.21%
Families		-0.21%
Median Household Income		1.48%
Per Capita Income		2.45%
Owner Occupied HU		0.03%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 23	90th
Population Density	# 53	76th
Median Household Income	# 115	47th
Housing Affordability Index	# 160	74th
Per Capita Income	# 129	40th
Diversity Index	# 47	79th

Wethersfield, CT Profile: Facts & Data

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Wethersfield, CT Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

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