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Gales Ferry

Connecticut · 1,141 residents · 0.965 sq mi
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Gales Ferry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $335,100. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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

1,141
+11%since 2023
from 1,027 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,182 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7908929931K1K201020202024Gales Ferry
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,735
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,820
−6%since 2023
from $38,086 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
28.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.537
+2%since 2023
from 0.528 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$335,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $282,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,201
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,178 in 2023
US average: $1,442
79.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
21.0% rent
11.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
39.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(927)
Black2.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.8%(29)
Diversity Score22.8%(234)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,018)
Black3.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(41)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.8%(43)
Diversity Score25%(286)
25
+10%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−20%since 2023
from 19.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
59.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
54.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

Gales Ferry, Connecticut has about 1,141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

The typical household in Gales Ferry, Connecticut earns about $80,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gales Ferry, Connecticut expensive?

In Gales Ferry, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $335,100, and the typical rent is about $2,201 a month.

How educated are people in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gales Ferry, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

About 28.6% of people in Gales Ferry, 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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