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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Niantic

Connecticut · 3,085 residents · 1.507 sq mi
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Niantic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,872. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $147,500. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,085
+1%since 1990
from 3,042 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,047 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,019 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+4%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Niantic
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,872
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,466 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,306
+35%since 1990
from $20,208 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $158,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$733
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $686 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
35.8% rent
2.7
−35%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,994)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian1.2%(38)
Diversity Score4.4%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,940)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(65)
Asian1.2%(38)
Diversity Score9.3%(287)
9
+109%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.8%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niantic, Connecticut?

Niantic, Connecticut has about 3,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Niantic, Connecticut?

The typical household in Niantic, Connecticut earns about $54,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niantic, Connecticut expensive?

In Niantic, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $147,500, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Niantic, Connecticut?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Niantic, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niantic, Connecticut?

About 3.6% of people in Niantic, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niantic, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Niantic, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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