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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Simsbury

Connecticut · 2,041 residents · 4.632 sq mi
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West Simsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,540. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $278,800. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 91% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,041
−15%vs 2000
vs 2,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
441 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Simsbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,540
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,023 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,834
−23%vs 2000
vs $39,887 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$278,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $276,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$599
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,161 in 2000
US average: $450
92.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
7.8% rent
3.5
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,303)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian1.7%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(173)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(117)
6
−21%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.7%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.7%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

West Simsbury, Connecticut has about 2,041 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Simsbury, Connecticut earns about $79,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Simsbury, Connecticut expensive?

In West Simsbury, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $278,800, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Simsbury, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

About 0.0% of people in West Simsbury, 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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