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Niantic

Connecticut · 3,114 residents · 1.507 sq mi
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Niantic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,114
+1%since 2000
from 3,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,066 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+17%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Niantic
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,923
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,872 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,319
+40%since 2000
from $27,306 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+86%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,940)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(65)
Asian1.2%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,903)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(70)
Asian1.8%(55)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score13.7%(426)
Diversity Score
14
+47%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niantic, Connecticut?

Niantic, Connecticut has about 3,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niantic, Connecticut?

The typical household in Niantic, Connecticut earns about $59,923 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 $299,600, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Niantic, Connecticut?

About 35.9% 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 3.9% 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 72 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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