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Poquonock Bridge

Connecticut · 1,686 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Poquonock Bridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,686
+6%since 2000
from 1,592 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Poquonock Bridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,544
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,310
+25%since 2000
from $14,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+49%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(990)
Black13.2%(210)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(98)
Asian8%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(961)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(736)
Black10.1%(170)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(399)
Asian11.2%(189)
Other16.5%(278)
Diversity Score91.4%(1,542)
Diversity Score
91
+51%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.8%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut?

Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut has about 1,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut?

The typical household in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut earns about $44,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut expensive?

In Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut?

About 27.2% of people in Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Poquonock Bridge, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,084 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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