Connecticut Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 627,071 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,178 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $128,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $82,266 |
| Median Home Value | $652,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 251,530 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 156,319 (62.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 79,060 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16,151 (6.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 235,379 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 160,725 (68.3%) |
The table below compares Western Connecticut County to the other 9 counties and county equivalents in Connecticut by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Connecticut Census Data Comparison Tool.
