Population 10,033 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Niantic
Household size in Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Niantic are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only five of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.8 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.9, Niantic is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 48.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four 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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in Niantic, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Niantic has a lower 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 Niantic
Renters in Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Niantic is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Niantic: 17.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Niantic is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, 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 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,100 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,255 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,732 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Niantic runs $1,732 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $632 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 Niantic
Bachelor's degrees in Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Niantic is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Niantic: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Niantic has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Niantic
| Period | Niantic | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Niantic has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only nine of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Niantic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niantic | 2.12 | 52.9 | 4.8% | 23.2% | 17.3% | 1969 | $1,732 | 48.8% | 98.0% | 2.2% |
| Giants Neck | 1.84 | 38.4 | 23.5% | 71.5% | 0.5% | 2012 | $751 | 15.3% | 89.2% | 0.0% |
| Millstone | 1.95 | 57.1 | 5.3% | 15.0% | 22.4% | 1957 | $1,674 | 50.3% | 90.1% | 10.2% |
| South Lyme | 2.36 | 49.4 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 28.4% | 1969 | $2,198 | 62.4% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| East Lyme | 2.43 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 24.3% | 4.3% | 1981 | $1,612 | 58.6% | 97.5% | 3.7% |
| Laysville | 2.52 | 47.0 | 12.0% | 19.7% | 9.7% | 1977 | $2,175 | 49.0% | 99.7% | 1.9% |
| Waterford | 2.34 | 46.3 | 6.3% | 21.8% | 9.4% | 1970 | $1,633 | 41.9% | 96.4% | 5.7% |
| Old Lyme | 2.40 | 51.9 | 4.9% | 10.3% | 23.5% | 1967 | $2,316 | 58.1% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| Pleasure Beach | 2.52 | 45.6 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 8.5% | 1972 | $1,733 | 50.4% | 96.2% | 6.2% |
| New London | 2.11 | 37.6 | 17.3% | 63.8% | 8.5% | 1949 | $1,311 | 27.0% | 87.7% | 6.3% |
| Quaker Hill | 2.65 | 46.9 | 5.6% | 14.0% | 9.0% | 1961 | $1,711 | 37.2% | 95.8% | 5.4% |
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 Niantic. 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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