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Old Mystic

Connecticut · 3,554 residents · 4.29 sq mi
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Old Mystic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,100. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,554
+11%since 2000
from 3,205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
828 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
3K3K4K4K4K2000201020202024Old Mystic
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,577
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$35,794
+28%since 2000
from $27,988 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$238,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$1,164
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $853
65.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,861)
Black2.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian3.4%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(575)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(2,946)
Black3.3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(122)
Asian6.3%(223)
Other1.5%(53)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,193)
34
+87%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+126%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
88.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
46.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Old Mystic, Connecticut?

Old Mystic, Connecticut has about 3,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Mystic, Connecticut?

The typical household in Old Mystic, Connecticut earns about $74,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Mystic, Connecticut expensive?

In Old Mystic, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $238,100, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Old Mystic, Connecticut?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Old Mystic, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Mystic, Connecticut?

About 1.2% of people in Old Mystic, 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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