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Higganum

Connecticut · 1,698 residents · 6.205 sq mi
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Higganum is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,698
+2%since 2000
from 1,671 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
274 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Higganum
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,576
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,405 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,864
+31%since 2000
from $31,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,610)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,607)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score9.3%(158)
Diversity Score
9
+40%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higganum, Connecticut?

Higganum, Connecticut has about 1,698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higganum, Connecticut?

The typical household in Higganum, Connecticut earns about $82,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higganum, Connecticut expensive?

In Higganum, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $323,500, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Higganum, Connecticut?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Higganum, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higganum, Connecticut?

About 0.0% of people in Higganum, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higganum, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Higganum, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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