Population 1,396 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eastford
Household size in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Eastford has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Eastford skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eastford: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eastford
Renters in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eastford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Eastford: 12.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Eastford are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Hartford area overall, where the median home dates to 1967.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $744 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $962 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,161 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eastford costs $1,161 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 40.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eastford
Bachelor's degrees in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Eastford than nationally: 40.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Hartford area as a whole looks much the same.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eastford: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eastford
| Period | Eastford | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Eastford is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Hartford area as a whole (5.2%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eastford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastford | 2.53 | 48.7 | 4.3% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 1977 | $1,161 | 40.0% | 96.5% | 6.0% |
| Woodstock Valley | 2.19 | 59.5 | 3.7% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 1986 | $1,751 | 45.3% | 96.5% | 7.4% |
| Warrenville | 2.38 | 45.4 | 14.6% | 19.8% | 11.3% | 1985 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 98.7% | 8.6% |
| Abington | 2.41 | 47.4 | 6.4% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 1981 | $1,365 | 43.7% | 99.1% | 7.7% |
| Ashford | 2.28 | 41.6 | 17.4% | 23.1% | 15.0% | 1980 | $1,350 | 36.2% | 98.3% | 7.1% |
| Pomfret Center | 2.65 | 44.8 | 8.6% | 19.2% | 9.7% | 1979 | $1,266 | 51.2% | 96.6% | 5.3% |
| Woodstock | 2.41 | 46.4 | 10.3% | 20.4% | 8.3% | 1983 | $1,206 | 48.9% | 98.0% | 3.8% |
| Pomfret | 2.91 | 41.3 | 10.7% | 19.2% | 11.8% | 1979 | $1,189 | 66.7% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| Union | 2.21 | 50.0 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,133 | 26.7% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Mount Hope | 2.27 | 38.1 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 1973 | $1,596 | 42.5% | 97.1% | 0.0% |
| South Woodstock | 2.47 | 49.1 | 7.0% | 33.7% | 4.4% | 1978 | $1,124 | 35.6% | 98.7% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eastford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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