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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Preston

Connecticut · 1,237 residents · 7.319 sq mi
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New Preston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $168,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,237
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,110 in 2000
1990 – 2024
169 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8189321K1K1K1990201020202024New Preston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,831
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,962 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,201
−31%vs 2000
vs $36,566 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$168,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $235,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$676
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $796 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
19.8% rent
3.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,077)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(47)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(52)
4
−3%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 19.4 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 New Preston, Connecticut?

New Preston, Connecticut has about 1,237 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Preston, Connecticut?

The typical household in New Preston, Connecticut earns about $47,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Preston, Connecticut expensive?

In New Preston, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in New Preston, Connecticut?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Preston, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Preston, Connecticut?

About 2.6% of people in New Preston, 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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