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West Simsbury

Connecticut · 2,447 residents · 4.632 sq mi
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West Simsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $441,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 117% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,447
+2%since 2000
from 2,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
528 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+10%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Simsbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,298
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,982
+60%since 2000
from $39,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services24.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration21.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,161 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,282)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(56)
Asian2%(49)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score13.7%(335)
Diversity Score
14
+90%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
43.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

West Simsbury, Connecticut has about 2,447 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Simsbury, Connecticut earns about $147,298 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 $441,100, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

About 78.1% 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 0.7% 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 406 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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