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Jewett City

Connecticut · 3,487 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Jewett City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,334. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,487
+14%since 2000
from 3,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,946 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Jewett City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,334
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,876
+25%since 2000
from $19,083 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
58.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+110%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,768)
Black2.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(87)
Asian1.4%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,860)
Black3.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(172)
Asian4.7%(165)
Other2.1%(74)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,239)
Diversity Score
36
+118%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% 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
18.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewett City, Connecticut?

Jewett City, Connecticut has about 3,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewett City, Connecticut?

The typical household in Jewett City, Connecticut earns about $39,334 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewett City, Connecticut expensive?

In Jewett City, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $187,000, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Jewett City, Connecticut?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jewett City, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewett City, Connecticut?

About 17.5% of people in Jewett City, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewett City, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewett City, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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