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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Simsbury

Connecticut · 2,395 residents · 4.632 sq mi
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West Simsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,023. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $276,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 76% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,395
+17%since 1990
from 2,041 in 1990
1990 – 2024
517 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 441 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+3%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Simsbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,023
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,540 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,887
+29%since 1990
from $30,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$276,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,161
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $599 in 1990
US average: $602
90.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
9.4% rent
2.9
−17%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,303)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian1.7%(41)
Diversity Score7.2%(173)
7
+26%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 96.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Simsbury, Connecticut earns about $95,023 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 $276,500, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

About 60.6% 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 1.3% of people in West Simsbury, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Simsbury, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, West Simsbury, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 354 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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