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Compo

Connecticut · 3,354 residents · 1.692 sq mi
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Compo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,021,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 114% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,354
−1%vs 2021
vs 3,400 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,982 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 2,009 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.2
+7%vs 2021
vs 44.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K4K4K20202024Compo
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$170,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $194,330 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$94,368
−8%vs 2021
vs $102,159 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services27.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration23.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,021,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,178,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,352
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,508 in 2021
US average: $1,124
82.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.5% in 2021
17.4% rent
6.0
−1%vs 2021
vs 6.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,759)
Black3.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(78)
Asian6%(204)
Other7.4%(251)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,406)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,750)
Black1.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(194)
Asian5.2%(175)
Other8.4%(281)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,492)
44
+8%vs 2021
vs 41 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

73.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
37.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.1 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 37.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
54.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
60.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
63.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
46.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.9% in 2021
13.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Compo, Connecticut?

Compo, Connecticut has about 3,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Compo, Connecticut?

The typical household in Compo, Connecticut earns about $170,500 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 $1,021,700, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Compo, Connecticut?

About 73.8% 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 7.8% 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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