Population 939 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Cornwall
Household size in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in West Cornwall are small: just 2.20 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.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.3 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.9, West Cornwall 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 48.9, 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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in West Cornwall, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 West Cornwall
Renters in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Cornwall is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (51.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well 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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Cornwall: 35.5% 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.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Cornwall is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,149 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $958 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,020 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,599 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Cornwall costs $1,599 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Connecticut as a whole ($1,702). The typical renter here spends 22.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 West Cornwall
Bachelor's degrees in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.3% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Cornwall is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West Cornwall: 98.5% 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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Cornwall runs well above the national rate: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
West Cornwall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall | 2.20 | 55.9 | 4.7% | 13.4% | 35.5% | 1960 | $1,599 | 58.3% | 98.5% | 11.0% |
| Lime Rock | 2.35 | 45.4 | 5.4% | 23.5% | 30.0% | 1963 | $1,668 | 54.1% | 96.1% | 6.2% |
| Cornwall | 2.17 | 51.0 | 6.1% | 13.3% | 31.7% | 1967 | $967 | 56.9% | 98.0% | 2.9% |
| Falls Village | 2.41 | 47.2 | 11.4% | 20.8% | 27.8% | 1951 | $1,730 | 51.3% | 97.0% | 3.5% |
| Goshen | 2.42 | 48.1 | 4.1% | 12.0% | 21.2% | 1978 | $1,256 | 57.2% | 99.6% | 5.0% |
| Cornwall Bridge | 2.24 | 53.0 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 27.8% | 1973 | $1,149 | 55.7% | 97.6% | 4.4% |
| South Ellsworth | 2.06 | 60.7 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 32.6% | 1961 | $1,750 | 43.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Sharon | 1.84 | 60.0 | 4.0% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1960 | $2,170 | 55.4% | 96.2% | 4.3% |
| South Canaan | 2.23 | 58.6 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 22.5% | 1960 | $1,222 | 52.9% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Milton | 2.06 | 57.9 | 2.6% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 1968 | $935 | 57.1% | 99.4% | 1.8% |
| Lakeville | 2.44 | 44.3 | 4.5% | 28.7% | 35.7% | 1962 | $1,853 | 58.7% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
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 West Cornwall. 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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