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Old Saybrook Center

Connecticut · 1,659 residents · 1.973 sq mi
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Old Saybrook Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,875. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 303 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $466,100. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 62.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,659
−15%since 2000
from 1,962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
841 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+29%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Old Saybrook Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,054
+189%since 2000
from $33,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
+14%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,414
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+27%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,864)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian2.1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score3.3%(54)
Diversity Score
3
−69%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut?

Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut has about 1,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut earns about $93,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $466,100, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.

How educated are people in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut?

About 6.6% of people in Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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