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Plantsville

Connecticut · 2,016 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Plantsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,707. Population has grown 19% since 2019. Median home value is $251,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,016
+19%since 2019
from 1,692 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
2,026 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 1,701 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−19%since 2019
from 56.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201520202024Plantsville
20242K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,707
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,242 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,186
−2%since 2019
from $43,167 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $270,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−24%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,565)
Black2.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(299)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,707)
Black1.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(129)
Asian3%(60)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(534)
Diversity Score
26
+50%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
Female
58.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
Foreign born
9.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantsville, Connecticut?

Plantsville, Connecticut has about 2,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plantsville, Connecticut?

The typical household in Plantsville, Connecticut earns about $83,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plantsville, Connecticut expensive?

In Plantsville, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $251,000.

How educated are people in Plantsville, Connecticut?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plantsville, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plantsville, Connecticut?

About 13.0% of people in Plantsville, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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