Population 5,292 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Higganum
Household size in Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Higganum has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Higganum skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, 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 43.9, as it has nationally.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Higganum than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Higganum has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Connecticut cities.
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 Higganum
Renters in Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Higganum is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Higganum than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Hartford area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Higganum is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $943 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $863 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,604 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$751 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Higganum runs $1,604 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $751 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Higganum
Bachelor's degrees in Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Higganum: 47.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Higganum: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Higganum
| Period | Higganum | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Higganum than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Higganum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higganum | 2.52 | 45.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 1967 | $1,604 | 47.6% | 98.6% | 3.6% |
| Ponset | 2.91 | 45.1 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 7.9% | 1970 | $1,466 | 41.7% | 98.0% | 1.4% |
| Little City | 2.63 | 45.7 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 1980 | $1,605 | 59.5% | 98.3% | 7.9% |
| Haddam | 2.55 | 48.6 | 9.0% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,672 | 47.2% | 93.7% | 5.7% |
| Shailerville | 2.41 | 49.5 | 9.0% | 21.7% | 10.2% | 1977 | $1,678 | 51.0% | 91.9% | 8.7% |
| Maromas | 2.44 | 46.1 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,496 | 45.5% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Durham | 2.47 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1976 | $1,225 | 47.2% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| Killingworth | 2.55 | 50.6 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,429 | 55.2% | 98.5% | 4.6% |
| Chester | 2.27 | 48.8 | 11.8% | 26.9% | 8.2% | 1967 | $1,570 | 46.8% | 96.0% | 5.4% |
| Moodus | 2.57 | 47.1 | 17.8% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,205 | 32.1% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| North Guilford | 2.66 | 45.6 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 1979 | $1,916 | 58.4% | 97.3% | 4.3% |
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 Higganum. 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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