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East

Connecticut · 3,998 residents · 6.507 sq mi
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East is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $559,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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

Total population
3,998
+7%since 2023
from 3,744 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
614 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 575 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−8%since 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024East
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,159
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $174,415 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,105
−8%since 2023
from $60,976 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+1%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
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

Median home value
$559,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $518,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
+6%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(2,937)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(265)
Asian10.9%(407)
Other2.9%(110)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,717)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(3,380)
Black1.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(183)
Asian7.1%(285)
Other2.6%(102)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,386)
Diversity Score
35
−24%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−5%since 2023
from 34.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East, Connecticut?

East, Connecticut has about 3,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East, Connecticut?

The typical household in East, Connecticut earns about $177,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East, Connecticut expensive?

In East, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $559,900.

How educated are people in East, Connecticut?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in East, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East, Connecticut?

About 1.1% of people in East, 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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