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East

Connecticut · 4,057 residents · 6.507 sq mi
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East is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,415. Population has declined 5% since 2021. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $416,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% 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

4,057
−5%vs 2021
vs 4,250 in 2021
2020 – 2024
623 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 653 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.0
+12%vs 2021
vs 40.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024East
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$134,415
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $153,688 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$55,016
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $55,189 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$416,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $421,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,371
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,031 in 2021
US average: $1,124
92.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
7.6% rent
3.1
+13%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(3,118)
Black6.1%(259)
Hispanic / Latino12%(508)
Asian5.6%(236)
Other3%(129)
Diversity Score55%(2,336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,377)
Black2.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(298)
Asian2.9%(117)
Other4.3%(176)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,536)
38
−31%vs 2021
vs 55 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
31.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.3 min
−4%vs 2021
vs 35.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
65.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
60.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.2% in 2021
46.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.8% in 2021
9.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in East, Connecticut?

East, Connecticut has about 4,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East, Connecticut?

The typical household in East, Connecticut earns about $134,415 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 $416,500, and the typical rent is about $1,371 a month.

How educated are people in East, Connecticut?

About 60.6% 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 2.0% 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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