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Northford

Connecticut · 6,186 residents · 7.985 sq mi
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Northford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $403,800. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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

6,186
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6,161 in 2023
2020 – 2024
775 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 772 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
+5%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
6K6K6K6K6K20202024Northford
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,174
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,919 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$58,127
+8%since 2023
from $53,692 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.429
+1%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$403,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $372,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,408
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,541 in 2023
US average: $1,442
90.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
9.8% rent
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
15.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+8%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,562)
Black0.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(162)
Asian2.2%(137)
Other4%(249)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,532)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(271)
Asian2.3%(140)
Other3.4%(208)
Diversity Score24.6%(1,521)
25
+8%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
−6%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Northford, Connecticut?

Northford, Connecticut has about 6,186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northford, Connecticut?

The typical household in Northford, Connecticut earns about $105,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northford, Connecticut expensive?

In Northford, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $403,800, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Northford, Connecticut?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northford, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northford, Connecticut?

About 4.2% of people in Northford, 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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