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Compo

Connecticut · 3,410 residents · 1.692 sq mi
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Compo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,522,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% 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

3,410
−4%since 2023
from 3,561 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,015 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,105 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.3
+5%since 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K4K4K20202024Compo
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$135,481
+12%since 2023
from $120,696 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.505
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.503 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services24.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
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

$1,522,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,356,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
89.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
10.3% rent
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
66.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.1
+12%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,633)
Black9.9%(353)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(149)
Asian3.5%(124)
Other8.5%(302)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(2,546)
Black5.8%(198)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(177)
Asian2.3%(80)
Other12%(409)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,797)
53
−3%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

81.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
43.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.3 min
−4%since 2023
from 36.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
38.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
38.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
76.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Compo, Connecticut?

Compo, Connecticut has about 3,410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Compo, Connecticut?

The typical household in Compo, Connecticut earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Compo, Connecticut expensive?

In Compo, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,522,500.

How educated are people in Compo, Connecticut?

About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Compo, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Compo, Connecticut?

About 1.8% of people in Compo, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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

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