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Moodus

Connecticut · 1,982 residents · 3.367 sq mi
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Moodus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,433. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $263,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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
1,982
+57%since 2000
from 1,263 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+27%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8671K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moodus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,433
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,051
+57%since 2000
from $32,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,231)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,777)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(85)
Asian1.3%(25)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score16.2%(322)
Diversity Score
16
+259%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moodus, Connecticut?

Moodus, Connecticut has about 1,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moodus, Connecticut?

The typical household in Moodus, Connecticut earns about $87,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moodus, Connecticut expensive?

In Moodus, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $263,800, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Moodus, Connecticut?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moodus, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moodus, Connecticut?

About 3.7% of people in Moodus, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moodus, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Moodus, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 857 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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