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CITY · 2010 ACS

Simsbury Center

Connecticut · 5,836 residents · 4.562 sq mi
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Simsbury Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $303,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,836
+4%since 2000
from 5,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Simsbury Center
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.8%(280)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.1%(413)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.1%(472)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(441)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.2%(185)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.6%(444)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.1%(764)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.8%(1,097)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.3%(720)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748%(464)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.4%(371)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.2%(185)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,315
+42%since 2000
from $34,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration23.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $834 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−8%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,318)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(87)
Asian2.2%(121)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,244)
Black1.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(190)
Asian4.2%(243)
Other1.7%(98)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan0.6%(34)
Mexican0.3%(19)
Chilean0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish30.8%(1,849)
English17.4%(1,044)
German16%(960)
Italian13.2%(795)
Polish10.2%(610)
French7.6%(456)
American4.9%(293)
Dutch3.3%(198)
Swedish2.7%(160)
Russian2.6%(155)
Scottish2.4%(146)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.9%(113)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(99)
Portuguese1.3%(77)
Czech1.2%(75)
Brazilian0.9%(54)
Canadian0.9%(52)
Austrian0.7%(45)
Lithuanian0.7%(42)
Danish0.7%(41)
Welsh0.6%(39)
Swiss0.5%(29)
British0.4%(26)
Australian0.4%(23)
Hungarian0.4%(23)
Latvian0.3%(21)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Slovak0.3%(16)
Norwegian0.2%(13)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.7%(601)
Married66.1%(1,610)
Widowed3.7%(91)
Divorced5.5%(135)
Women 15+
Never married22.3%(601)
Married55.9%(1,507)
Widowed6.9%(186)
Divorced14.9%(402)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simsbury Center, Connecticut?

Simsbury Center, Connecticut has about 5,836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simsbury Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Simsbury Center, Connecticut earns about $110,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simsbury Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Simsbury Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $303,800, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Simsbury Center, Connecticut?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Simsbury Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simsbury Center, Connecticut?

About 1.9% of people in Simsbury Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simsbury Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Simsbury Center, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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