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Wethersfield

Connecticut · 27,298 residents · 12.302 sq mi
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Wethersfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,881. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $257,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
27,298
+4%since 2000
from 26,271 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,219 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024Wethersfield
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,881
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,967
+62%since 2000
from $28,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−4%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(23,957)
Black2%(514)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,101)
Asian1.6%(412)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(4,844)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(20,989)
Black3.5%(944)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(3,403)
Asian4%(1,100)
Other3.2%(872)
Diversity Score48.7%(13,304)
Diversity Score
49
+164%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

Wethersfield, Connecticut has about 27,298 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Wethersfield, Connecticut earns about $90,881 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 $257,200, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Wethersfield, Connecticut?

About 47.3% 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 5.8% 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 1,647 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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