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Salmon Brook

Connecticut · 2,428 residents · 3.288 sq mi
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Salmon Brook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $259,500. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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

Total population
2,428
−1%since 2000
from 2,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
738 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+23%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Salmon Brook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,180
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,687
+85%since 2000
from $32,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,386)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(28)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,120)
Black1.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4%(97)
Asian2.1%(52)
Other2.4%(59)
Diversity Score23.5%(571)
Diversity Score
23
+404%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+93%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salmon Brook, Connecticut?

Salmon Brook, Connecticut has about 2,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salmon Brook, Connecticut?

The typical household in Salmon Brook, Connecticut earns about $69,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salmon Brook, Connecticut expensive?

In Salmon Brook, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $259,500, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Salmon Brook, Connecticut?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Salmon Brook, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salmon Brook, Connecticut?

About 4.7% of people in Salmon Brook, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salmon Brook, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Salmon Brook, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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