Population 12,969 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mystic
Household size in Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Mystic is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.32 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.8, Mystic is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.8, as it has nationally. Only six of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mystic: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Mystic
Renters in Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.3% of households in Mystic rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.8%) 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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Mystic is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Connecticut as a whole (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Mystic is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,175 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,304 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,411 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,906 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$732 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mystic pays $1,906 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $732 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Mystic
Bachelor's degrees in Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mystic: 52.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mystic: 97.7% 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 1.5 points, as it has nationally. Mystic has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Connecticut cities.
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 Mystic
| Period | Mystic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mystic has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Mystic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic | 2.27 | 51.8 | 5.8% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1970 | $1,906 | 52.4% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Noank | 2.22 | 50.8 | 3.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1961 | $1,448 | 61.6% | 98.0% | 1.4% |
| Old Mystic | 2.17 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,379 | 52.4% | 97.5% | 0.5% |
| Stonington | 2.03 | 58.4 | 9.6% | 22.7% | 15.6% | 1964 | $1,783 | 61.1% | 98.5% | 4.6% |
| Groton Long Point | 2.00 | 66.3 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 48.0% | 1971 | $2,750 | 79.2% | 99.0% | 5.5% |
| Groton | 2.12 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 50.1% | 9.5% | 1971 | $1,424 | 38.8% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| Conning Towers Nautilus Park | 2.76 | 27.7 | 17.1% | 80.4% | 8.8% | 1982 | $1,851 | 28.3% | 97.2% | 6.2% |
| Ledyard | 2.81 | 39.5 | 19.6% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 1973 | $1,311 | 37.7% | 96.4% | 1.3% |
| Wequetequock | 2.30 | 46.7 | 15.4% | 14.4% | 8.8% | 1973 | $2,229 | 56.5% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Gales Ferry | 2.80 | 38.2 | 12.3% | 19.3% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,828 | 42.3% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| Pawcatuck | 2.19 | 45.3 | 9.1% | 32.3% | 6.2% | 1964 | $1,444 | 43.8% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
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 Mystic. 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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