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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Pocotopaug

Connecticut · 3,072 residents · 5.491 sq mi
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Lake Pocotopaug is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,712. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $153,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,072
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
559 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Lake Pocotopaug
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,712
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,325 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,357
−28%vs 2000
vs $28,317 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$153,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$651
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $767 in 2000
US average: $450
70.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
3.7
+51%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,041)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1%(32)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,042)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(27)
Diversity Score4.5%(139)
5
−35%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.9 min
+71%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut has about 3,072 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

The typical household in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut earns about $41,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut expensive?

In Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

About 1.3% of people in Lake Pocotopaug, 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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