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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wethersfield

Connecticut · 26,271 residents · 12.302 sq mi
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Wethersfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,289. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $157,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,271
+2%since 1990
from 25,651 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,136 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,085 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+3%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024Wethersfield
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,289
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,888 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,930
+30%since 1990
from $22,246 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$157,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $180,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$722
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $606 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
22.1% rent
3.0
−28%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(25,232)
Black0.9%(224)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(296)
Asian0.7%(173)
Diversity Score6.8%(1,735)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(23,957)
Black2%(514)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,101)
Asian1.6%(412)
Diversity Score18.4%(4,844)
18
+173%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.7 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 Wethersfield, Connecticut?

Wethersfield, Connecticut has about 26,271 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Wethersfield, Connecticut earns about $53,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wethersfield, Connecticut expensive?

In Wethersfield, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wethersfield, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

About 4.4% of people in Wethersfield, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wethersfield, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Wethersfield, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 620 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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