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West Cornwall

Connecticut · 70 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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West Cornwall is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,156. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $395,800. With a median age of 61.3, 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 61.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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

Total population
70
+25%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 36 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+40%since 2023
from 43.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
46719612114620202024West Cornwall
202470
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,156
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$136,487
+4%since 2023
from $131,477 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−14%since 2023
from 0.590 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $341,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−6%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Cornwall, Connecticut?

West Cornwall, Connecticut has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Cornwall, Connecticut?

The typical household in West Cornwall, Connecticut earns about $175,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Cornwall, Connecticut expensive?

In West Cornwall, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $395,800.

How educated are people in West Cornwall, Connecticut?

About 57.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Cornwall, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Cornwall, Connecticut?

About 4.3% of people in West Cornwall, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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