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Bantam

Connecticut · 720 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Bantam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $174,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−10%since 2000
from 802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+30%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6267067878679471990201020202024Bantam
2024810
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$38,471
+109%since 2000
from $18,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−11%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(762)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(668)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(26)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score11.7%(84)
Diversity Score
12
+51%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+108%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bantam, Connecticut?

Bantam, Connecticut has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bantam, Connecticut?

The typical household in Bantam, Connecticut earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bantam, Connecticut expensive?

In Bantam, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $174,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Bantam, Connecticut?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bantam, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bantam, Connecticut?

About 6.6% of people in Bantam, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bantam, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Bantam, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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