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Newington

Connecticut · 30,536 residents · 13.141 sq mi
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Newington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
30,536
+4%since 2000
from 29,306 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,324 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,721
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,507
+51%since 2000
from $26,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(22,190)
Black4.5%(1,369)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(3,585)
Asian7.3%(2,236)
Other5%(1,536)
Diversity Score57.7%(17,624)
Diversity Score
58
+186%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington, Connecticut?

Newington, Connecticut has about 30,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Newington, Connecticut earns about $82,721 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 $233,200, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Newington, Connecticut?

About 38.8% 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 8.4% 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 1,328 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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