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Lakes West

Connecticut · 1,186 residents · 1.341 sq mi
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Lakes West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,688. Population has fallen 18% since 2021, a loss of 264 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $578,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 131% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% 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

1,186
−18%vs 2021
vs 1,450 in 2021
2020 – 2024
884 / sq mi
−18%vs 2021
vs 1,081 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.5
+12%vs 2021
vs 38.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$184,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $197,708 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$69,693
−8%vs 2021
vs $75,755 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$578,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $582,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
96.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.2% in 2021
3.9% rent
3.1
+6%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,232)
Black2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other9.7%(141)
Diversity Score33.5%(485)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,031)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(69)
Asian3.6%(43)
Other6.8%(80)
Diversity Score36.3%(430)
36
+8%vs 2021
vs 33 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
42.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.9 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 37.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
74.5%
+10.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
77.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
69.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.4% in 2021
48.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.6% in 2021
10.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Lakes West, Connecticut?

Lakes West, Connecticut has about 1,186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakes West, Connecticut?

The typical household in Lakes West, Connecticut earns about $184,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakes West, Connecticut expensive?

In Lakes West, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $578,100.

How educated are people in Lakes West, Connecticut?

About 80.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lakes West, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakes West, Connecticut?

About 0.8% of people in Lakes West, 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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