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Newington

Connecticut · 30,562 residents · 13.141 sq mi
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Newington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,085. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,562
+4%since 2000
from 29,306 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,326 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K30K31K31K1990201020202024Newington
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,085
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,561
+21%since 2000
from $26,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(26,476)
Black2%(581)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,079)
Asian2.8%(818)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(5,907)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(25,021)
Black3.3%(996)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,308)
Asian5.7%(1,727)
Other2.2%(673)
Diversity Score40.8%(12,474)
Diversity Score
41
+102%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington, Connecticut?

Newington, Connecticut has about 30,562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Newington, Connecticut earns about $69,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newington, Connecticut expensive?

In Newington, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $237,500, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Newington, Connecticut?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newington, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newington, Connecticut?

About 5.6% of people in Newington, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newington, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Newington, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,354 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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