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Westbrook Center

Connecticut · 2,501 residents · 1.688 sq mi
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Westbrook Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $434,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,501
+12%since 2000
from 2,238 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,482 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+13%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westbrook Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,618
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,385 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,482
+103%since 2000
from $29,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+15%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,397
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+77%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,081)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian2.2%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(1,802)
Black1.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(466)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(204)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,374)
Diversity Score
55
+295%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westbrook Center, Connecticut?

Westbrook Center, Connecticut has about 2,501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westbrook Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Westbrook Center, Connecticut earns about $74,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westbrook Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Westbrook Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $434,500, and the typical rent is about $1,397 a month.

How educated are people in Westbrook Center, Connecticut?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westbrook Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westbrook Center, Connecticut?

About 6.8% of people in Westbrook Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westbrook Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Westbrook Center, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 445 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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