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South Wilton

Connecticut · 1,444 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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South Wilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $208,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $842,300. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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

1,444
−1%since 2023
from 1,453 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,289 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.7
−3%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024South Wilton
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$208,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,446 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$121,869
+12%since 2023
from $108,946 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.483
−4%since 2023
from 0.504 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$842,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $780,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$3,313
US average: $1,442
76.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
23.2% rent
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
32.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
−19%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66%(959)
Black6.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian14.5%(211)
Other11.5%(167)
Diversity Score65.7%(954)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,001)
Black5.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian14.7%(212)
Other8.9%(129)
Diversity Score60.8%(878)
61
−7%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
40.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
+9%since 2023
from 28.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
48.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
31.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
48.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
34.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
60.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in South Wilton, Connecticut?

South Wilton, Connecticut has about 1,444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Wilton, Connecticut?

The typical household in South Wilton, Connecticut earns about $208,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Wilton, Connecticut expensive?

In South Wilton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $842,300, and the typical rent is about $3,313 a month.

How educated are people in South Wilton, Connecticut?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Wilton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Wilton, Connecticut?

About 3.6% of people in South Wilton, 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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