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New Preston

Connecticut · 1,126 residents · 7.319 sq mi
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New Preston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $386,700. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% 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
1,126
+1%since 2000
from 1,110 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+26%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8189321K1K1K1990201020202024New Preston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,563
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,180
+136%since 2000
from $36,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(965)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(88)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other3.6%(41)
Diversity Score30.4%(342)
Diversity Score
30
+611%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Preston, Connecticut?

New Preston, Connecticut has about 1,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Preston, Connecticut earns about $103,563 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 $386,700, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in New Preston, Connecticut?

About 53.6% 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 5.8% of people in New Preston, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Preston, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, New Preston, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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