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Gales Ferry

Connecticut · 1,159 residents · 0.965 sq mi
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Gales Ferry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,000. Population has grown 29% since 2019. Median home value is $239,400. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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

Total population
1,159
+29%since 2019
from 899 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 932 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−19%since 2019
from 50.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7908929931K1K201020202024Gales Ferry
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,200
−29%since 2019
from $42,302 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+24.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $231,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,652
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
14.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score23.7%(213)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(919)
Black4.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(84)
Asian1.8%(21)
Other3.1%(36)
Diversity Score37.9%(439)
Diversity Score
38
+60%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−1%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
Female
52.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

Gales Ferry, Connecticut has about 1,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gales Ferry, Connecticut earns about $98,000 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 $239,400, and the typical rent is about $1,652 a month.

How educated are people in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

About 25.1% 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 32.5% 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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