Wethersfield, CT

Census Place

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2023 Population
27,180
0.0441% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
44.1
0.226% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
5.85%
0.0925% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$118,523
9.08% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$300,500
5.07% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
14,477
0.876% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wethersfield, CT had a population of 27.2k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $118,523. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wethersfield, CT declined from 27,192 to 27,180, a −0.0441% decrease and its median household income grew from $108,656 to $118,523, a 9.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wethersfield, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.93%), Other (Hispanic) (4.33%), White (Hispanic) (3.47%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.4%).

None of the households in Wethersfield, 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.

95.7% of the residents in Wethersfield, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wethersfield, CT are International Institute of Cosmetology (134 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Wethersfield, CT was $300,500, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

Most people in Wethersfield, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Wethersfield, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wethersfield, CT is home to a population of 27.2k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.6% of Wethersfield, CT residents were born outside of the country (3.98k people).

In 2023, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.1k people) in Wethersfield, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%
2023 Citizenship
96.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Wethersfield, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wethersfield, CT was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wethersfield, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.1k ± 780
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.34k ± 557
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    1.18k ± 400
12.6%
Hispanic Population
3.41k people

In 2023, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.1k people) in Wethersfield, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.6% of the people in Wethersfield, CT are hispanic (3.41k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wethersfield, 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

14.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.98k people
12.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.46k people

As of 2023, 14.6% of Wethersfield, CT residents (3.98k 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 Wethersfield, CT was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    504 ± 181
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    118 ± 74
  3. Korea
    114 ± 80

Wethersfield, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Wethersfield, CT employs 14.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Wethersfield, CT were Educational Services (2,326 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,058 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,819 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($107,393), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,808), and Public Administration ($102,802).

Employment

Occupations

14.5k
2023 Value
± 935
−0.876%
1 Year decline
± 9.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wethersfield, CT declined at a rate of −0.876%, from 14.6k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wethersfield, CT, are Management Occupations (1,807 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,683 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,495 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wethersfield, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.5k
2023 Value
± 935
−0.876%
1 Year decline
± 9.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wethersfield, CT declined at a rate of −0.876%, from 14.6k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wethersfield, CT, are Educational Services (2,326 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,058 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,819 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wethersfield, CT, though some of these residents may live in Wethersfield, 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

$81,419
Median earning men ± $6,486
$65,433
Median earning women ± $6,058

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,250), Public Administration ($112,596), and Information ($102,885).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($100,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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

In 2023, universities in Wethersfield, CT awarded 134 degrees. The student population of Wethersfield, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 177 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wethersfield, CT are White (88 and 65.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (27 and 20.1%), Black or African American (11 and 8.21%), and Two or More Races (6 and 4.48%).

The largest universities in Wethersfield, CT by number of degrees awarded are International Institute of Cosmetology (134 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wethersfield, CT are General Cosmetology (105 and 78.4%), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (22 and 16.4%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (7 and 5.22%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 184 students enrolled in Wethersfield, CT, 3.8% men and 96.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 108 records, of which 94.4% were women and 5.56% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology
Most Common
105 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wethersfield, CT was General Cosmetology with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wethersfield, CT according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
International Institute of Cosmetology
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was International Institute of Cosmetology with 134 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wethersfield, CT, which is 0.0308 times less than the 130 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 88 degrees mean that there were 3.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 27 degrees awarded.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Wethersfield, CT was $300,500 in 2023, which is 0.99 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $286,000 to $300,500, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Wethersfield, CT is 82%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Wethersfield, CT have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wethersfield, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$300,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,469
$9,294
Median Property Taxes
±$558

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 Wethersfield, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

82%
Homeownership
2023
59.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 82% of the housing units in Wethersfield, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$118,523
Median Household Income
± $11,177
11.3k
Number of Households
± 799

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Wethersfield, CT grew to $118,523 from the previous year's value of $108,656.

The following chart displays the households in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield, 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 (72.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.5%)
  3. Carpooled (7.87%)

In 2023, 72.5% of workers in Wethersfield, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.87%).

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

21 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wethersfield, CT have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wethersfield, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wethersfield, CT (1.59k out of 27.1k 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 Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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

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

98.5% of the population of Wethersfield, CT has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 9.09% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 0.668% 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, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

1.54%
Uninsured
63.4%
Employer Coverage
9.09%
Medicaid
15.7%
Medicare
9.61%
Non-Group
0.668%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wethersfield, CT declined by 11.4% from 1.74% to 1.54%.

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