Old Greenwich, CT

Census Place

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2023 Population
6,904
2.21% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
40.5
1.22% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
3.35%
8.86% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$250,001
3.99% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$1.67M
2.22% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,821
4.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Old Greenwich, CT had a population of 6.9k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $250,001. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Old Greenwich, CT declined from 7,060 to 6,904, a −2.21% decrease and its median household income grew from $240,417 to $250,001, a 3.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Old Greenwich, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.36%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.52%), and White (Hispanic) (2.16%).

None of the households in Old Greenwich, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.7% of the residents in Old Greenwich, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Old Greenwich, CT was $1.67M, and the homeownership rate was 85.4%.

Most people in Old Greenwich, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Old Greenwich, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Old Greenwich, CT is home to a population of 6.9k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 19.3% of Old Greenwich, CT residents were born outside of the country (1.33k people).

In 2023, there were 9.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.35k people) in Old Greenwich, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 577 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 295 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.7%
2023 Citizenship
88.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.7% of Old Greenwich, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Old Greenwich, CT was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Old Greenwich, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.35k ± 692
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    577 ± 248
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    295 ± 311
7.65%
Hispanic Population
528 people

In 2023, there were 9.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.35k people) in Old Greenwich, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 577 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 295 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.65% of the people in Old Greenwich, CT are hispanic (528 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Old Greenwich, CT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Jamaica
    43,924 ± 5,114 people
  2. India
    39,213 ± 4,835 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    30,541 ± 4,272 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 43,924 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,213 and Dominican Republic with 30,541.

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Foreign-Born Population

19.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.33k people
17.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.26k people

As of 2023, 19.3% of Old Greenwich, CT residents (1.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Old Greenwich, CT was 17.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    37 ± 43
  2. World War II
    20 ± 22
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    18 ± 34

Old Greenwich, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Old Greenwich, CT employs 2.82k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Old Greenwich, CT were Finance & Insurance (669 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (475 people), and Manufacturing (245 people), and the highest paying industries were Accommodation & Food Services ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), and Finance & Insurance ($250,001).

Employment

Occupations

2.82k
2023 Value
± 380
−4.05%
1 Year decline
± 19.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Old Greenwich, CT declined at a rate of −4.05%, from 2.94k employees to 2.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Old Greenwich, CT, are Management Occupations (942 people), Sales & Related Occupations (512 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (385 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Old Greenwich, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.82k
2023 Value
± 380
−4.05%
1 Year decline
± 19.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Old Greenwich, CT declined at a rate of −4.05%, from 2.94k employees to 2.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Old Greenwich, CT, are Finance & Insurance (669 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (475 people), and Manufacturing (245 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Old Greenwich, CT, though some of these residents may live in Old Greenwich, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$228,125
Median earning men ± $72,005
$114,258
Median earning women ± $22,054

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Information ($250,001), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($242,981).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($250,001), Manufacturing ($140,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($132,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.984% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (761k), Bachelors Degree (639k), and Some college (532k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Old Greenwich, CT was $1.67M in 2023, which is 5.5 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $1.63M to $1.67M, a 2.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Old Greenwich, CT is 85.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Old Greenwich, CT have an average commute time of 36.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Old Greenwich, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.67M
Median Property Value 2023
±$204,014
$1,974
Median Property Taxes
±$259

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Old Greenwich, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Old Greenwich, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

85.4%
Homeownership
2023
55.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 85.4% of the housing units in Old Greenwich, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Old Greenwich, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$250,001
Median Household Income
± $N/A
2.31k
Number of Households
± 286

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.31k households in Old Greenwich, CT grew to $250,001 from the previous year's value of $240,417.

The following chart displays the households in Old Greenwich, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Old Greenwich, CT is from Connecticut.
0.498
2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut
0.501
2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2023, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.641% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (38.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (38%)
  3. Public Transit (19.8%)

In 2023, 38.3% of workers in Old Greenwich, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (38%) and those who used public transit to get to work (19.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

36.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Old Greenwich, CT have a longer commute time (36.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 11.8% of the workforce in Old Greenwich, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Old Greenwich, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Old Greenwich, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Old Greenwich, CT (231 out of 6.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Old Greenwich, CT is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.6% of the population of Old Greenwich, CT has health coverage, with 69% on employee plans, 5.58% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.42% increase from the previous year (1,169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36.1% under 18 years, 5.33% between 18 and 34 years, 44.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

1.42%
Uninsured
69%
Employer Coverage
5.58%
Medicaid
11.1%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Old Greenwich, CT declined by 17.2% from 1.71% to 1.42%.

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