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Colchester

Connecticut · 4,692 residents · 4.469 sq mi
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Colchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $294,600. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,692
+1%since 2023
from 4,624 in 2023
1990 – 2024
1,050 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.2
+4%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,760
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,685 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$50,829
+10%since 2023
from $46,066 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.407
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.407 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$294,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $280,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,475
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,444 in 2023
US average: $1,442
53.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
46.5% rent
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
42.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−4%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,226)
Black1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(190)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other2.8%(128)
Diversity Score20.3%(937)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,168)
Black1.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(169)
Asian2.7%(127)
Other3%(143)
Diversity Score25.9%(1,218)
26
+28%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colchester, Connecticut?

Colchester, Connecticut has about 4,692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colchester, Connecticut?

The typical household in Colchester, Connecticut earns about $86,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colchester, Connecticut expensive?

In Colchester, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $294,600, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Colchester, Connecticut?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colchester, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colchester, Connecticut?

About 5.7% of people in Colchester, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colchester, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Colchester, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,480 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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