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West Simsbury

Connecticut · 2,521 residents · 4.632 sq mi
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West Simsbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $412,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 91% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% 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
2,521
+5%since 2000
from 2,395 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
544 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+16%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Simsbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,681
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,273
+79%since 2000
from $39,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,161 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,243)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(94)
Asian3.5%(89)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(499)
Diversity Score
20
+174%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 99.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

West Simsbury, Connecticut has about 2,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Simsbury, Connecticut earns about $152,681 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 $412,800, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.

How educated are people in West Simsbury, Connecticut?

About 59.7% 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 7.2% 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 480 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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