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Noroton

Connecticut · 5,539 residents · 1.805 sq mi
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#7Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#23Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#57Most educatedof 6,82682.6%#73Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,620,000
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Noroton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,620,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,539
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,522 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,069 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,059 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Noroton
20246K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(369)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(439)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(448)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(426)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410%(554)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(359)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(724)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(796)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(712)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(325)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(264)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(123)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$142,453
+8%since 2023
from $131,796 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+4%since 2023
from 0.466 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services36%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration33.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,620,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,545,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+5%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Noroton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,019)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(448)
Asian15.9%(880)
Other3.1%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(3,806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(524)
Asian17.2%(950)
Other4.7%(259)
Diversity Score
61
+11%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine3.2%(179)
Puerto Rican1.8%(102)
Peruvian1.2%(66)
Venezuelan0.8%(44)
Colombian0.6%(36)
Cuban0.6%(35)
Ecuadorian0.6%(35)
Spaniard0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese5.2%(289)
Filipino2.3%(129)
Korean1.1%(63)
Bangladeshi0.7%(40)
Vietnamese0.4%(24)
Taiwanese0.1%(5)
Ancestry
English22.1%(1,223)
Irish17.4%(963)
German11%(609)
American6.6%(368)
Italian6.6%(364)
Polish2.5%(137)
Swedish2.4%(133)
British2.3%(126)
Dutch1.8%(98)
Scottish1.4%(78)
Norwegian1.2%(65)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(56)
Russian0.8%(46)
Welsh0.8%(43)
Canadian0.7%(38)
Czech0.7%(37)
Portuguese0.6%(35)
Latvian0.6%(34)
French0.6%(33)
Australian0.5%(27)
Swiss0.4%(24)
Greek0.4%(23)
Lithuanian0.3%(18)
Slovak0.3%(17)
Armenian0.2%(12)
Austrian0.2%(11)
Croatian0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+7%since 2023
from 40.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
56.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
20.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(355)
Married72.3%(1,262)
Widowed2.5%(43)
Divorced4.9%(86)
Women 15+
Never married34.5%(876)
Married52%(1,318)
Widowed3.2%(80)
Divorced10.4%(263)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noroton, Connecticut?

Noroton, Connecticut has about 5,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noroton, Connecticut?

The typical household in Noroton, Connecticut earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noroton, Connecticut expensive?

In Noroton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,620,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Noroton, Connecticut?

About 82.6% of adults age 25 and over in Noroton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noroton, Connecticut?

About 5.9% of people in Noroton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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

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