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Wauregan

Connecticut · 1,539 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Wauregan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,279. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,539
+42%since 2000
from 1,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
939 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+22%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wauregan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,279
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,664
+100%since 2000
from $15,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−29%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(993)
Black1.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(42)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,296)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(83)
Asian1.8%(27)
Other8.1%(124)
Diversity Score36.3%(559)
Diversity Score
36
+159%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauregan, Connecticut?

Wauregan, Connecticut has about 1,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauregan, Connecticut?

The typical household in Wauregan, Connecticut earns about $82,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wauregan, Connecticut expensive?

In Wauregan, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $182,000, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Wauregan, Connecticut?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wauregan, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wauregan, Connecticut?

About 19.9% of people in Wauregan, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wauregan, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Wauregan, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 545 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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