Population 30,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newington
Household size in Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Newington is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Newington skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Newington: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Newington
Renters in Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newington is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 5.0 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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Newington: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Newington 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. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, 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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,059 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,281 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,551 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Newington runs $1,551 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $492 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 Newington
Bachelor's degrees in Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Newington than nationally: 40.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Newington is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Connecticut cities, though, Newington has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Newington
| Period | Newington | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Newington has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Newington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.1% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,551 | 40.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| New Britain | 2.54 | 36.0 | 19.2% | 54.9% | 10.2% | 1955 | $1,312 | 21.6% | 83.3% | 8.2% |
| Wethersfield | 2.46 | 44.9 | 5.8% | 19.4% | 6.2% | 1961 | $1,431 | 54.6% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| Rocky Hill | 2.27 | 44.9 | 5.1% | 31.7% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,814 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| East Berlin | 2.20 | 51.1 | 9.2% | 22.9% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,446 | 45.2% | 85.8% | 1.2% |
| Kensington | 2.48 | 47.5 | 7.5% | 16.7% | 4.8% | 1974 | $1,400 | 45.4% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| West Hartford | 2.46 | 42.9 | 8.9% | 32.5% | 5.9% | 1954 | $2,082 | 66.5% | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| Hartford area | 2.47 | 41.9 | 11.0% | 32.7% | 7.7% | 1967 | $1,559 | 41.8% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Cromwell | 2.48 | 44.0 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 1972 | $1,669 | 48.3% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| Farmington | 2.36 | 46.7 | 4.5% | 26.6% | 8.0% | 1980 | $2,491 | 68.5% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Glastonbury Center | 2.16 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 1972 | $1,529 | 67.6% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
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 Newington. 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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