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Colchester

Connecticut · 4,781 residents · 4.469 sq mi
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Colchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $235,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,781
+9%since 2009
from 4,371 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 978 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2009
from 40.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $66,536 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,447
−6%since 2009
from $30,147 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $232,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $986 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+3%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,045)
Black4.4%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(78)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.9%(39)
Diversity Score17.7%(772)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,239)
Black2.5%(121)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(217)
Asian2.2%(103)
Other1.2%(59)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,175)
Diversity Score
25
+39%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colchester, Connecticut?

Colchester, Connecticut has about 4,781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colchester, Connecticut?

The typical household in Colchester, Connecticut earns about $65,313 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 $235,900, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Colchester, Connecticut?

About 27.0% 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 6.2% 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 1,569 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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