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Northford

Connecticut · 6,082 residents · 7.985 sq mi
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Northford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $323,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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

6,082
−1%vs 2021
vs 6,117 in 2021
2020 – 2024
762 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 766 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.5
+12%vs 2021
vs 42.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,818
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $107,404 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$42,703
−13%vs 2021
vs $48,889 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$323,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $321,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,354
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,327 in 2021
US average: $1,124
88.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.9% in 2021
11.5% rent
3.3
+12%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,567)
Black1%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(157)
Asian1.4%(83)
Other4.1%(249)
Diversity Score21.1%(1,293)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,522)
Black1.1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(254)
Asian1.6%(96)
Other1.2%(71)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,169)
19
−9%vs 2021
vs 21 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
12.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
−8%vs 2021
vs 28.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
81.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
65.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
43.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.8% in 2021
49.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.2% in 2021
5.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northford, Connecticut?

Northford, Connecticut has about 6,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northford, Connecticut?

The typical household in Northford, Connecticut earns about $96,818 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 $323,200, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.

How educated are people in Northford, Connecticut?

About 36.3% 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 2.9% 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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