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Saugatuck

Connecticut · 2,925 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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Saugatuck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,756,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,925
−5%since 2023
from 3,091 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,574 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,664 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.7
+3%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Saugatuck
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $208,242 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$163,030
+11%since 2023
from $146,956 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.506
−1%since 2023
from 0.510 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services32.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration26.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,756,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,408,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,213
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,245 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
15.5% rent
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
42.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.0
+4%since 2023
from 6.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,501)
Black1.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(282)
Asian1.5%(47)
Other7.3%(226)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,305)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(310)
Asian1.9%(56)
Other7.7%(224)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,321)
45
+9%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
41.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.1 min
+37%since 2023
from 34.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
39.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
42.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
66.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saugatuck, Connecticut?

Saugatuck, Connecticut has about 2,925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saugatuck, Connecticut?

The typical household in Saugatuck, Connecticut earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saugatuck, Connecticut expensive?

In Saugatuck, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,756,400, and the typical rent is about $2,213 a month.

How educated are people in Saugatuck, Connecticut?

About 74.6% of adults age 25 and over in Saugatuck, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saugatuck, Connecticut?

About 2.4% of people in Saugatuck, 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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