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Colchester

Connecticut · 4,700 residents · 4.469 sq mi
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Colchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $213,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,700
−2%since 2019
from 4,788 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+2%since 2019
from 44.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,180
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,685 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,754
Unchangedsince 2019
from $34,848 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $213,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,211 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+1%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(4,270)
Black3.1%(147)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(295)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.4%(68)
Diversity Score25%(1,195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,010)
Black2.1%(97)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(266)
Asian2%(92)
Other0.5%(23)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,158)
Diversity Score
25
−1%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+9%since 2019
from 29.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
51.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colchester, Connecticut?

Colchester, Connecticut has about 4,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colchester, Connecticut?

The typical household in Colchester, Connecticut earns about $66,180 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 $213,400, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Colchester, Connecticut?

About 32.4% 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 9.5% 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 1,488 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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