Population 27,234 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wethersfield
Household size in Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in Wethersfield has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. Households are largest in the southwest 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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wethersfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 45.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Wethersfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Wethersfield
Renters in Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.4% of households in Wethersfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Wethersfield than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Wethersfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, 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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,023 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,431 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Wethersfield runs $1,431 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $567 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Wethersfield
Bachelor's degrees in Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wethersfield: 54.6% 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 16.7 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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wethersfield is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wethersfield
| Period | Wethersfield | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Wethersfield than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 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).
Wethersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield | 2.46 | 44.9 | 5.8% | 19.4% | 6.2% | 1961 | $1,431 | 54.6% | 94.0% | 3.5% |
| Newington | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.1% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,551 | 40.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Rocky Hill | 2.27 | 44.9 | 5.1% | 31.7% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,814 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Glastonbury Center | 2.16 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 1972 | $1,529 | 67.6% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Hartford area | 2.47 | 41.9 | 11.0% | 32.7% | 7.7% | 1967 | $1,559 | 41.8% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| West Hartford | 2.46 | 42.9 | 8.9% | 32.5% | 5.9% | 1954 | $2,082 | 66.5% | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| East Hartford | 2.55 | 38.7 | 16.2% | 39.7% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,389 | 16.5% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| New Britain | 2.54 | 36.0 | 19.2% | 54.9% | 10.2% | 1955 | $1,312 | 21.6% | 83.3% | 8.2% |
| South Glastonbury | 2.69 | 43.3 | 3.2% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 1981 | $1,399 | 76.3% | 99.0% | 3.9% |
| Cromwell | 2.48 | 44.0 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 1972 | $1,669 | 48.3% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| East Berlin | 2.20 | 51.1 | 9.2% | 22.9% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,446 | 45.2% | 85.8% | 1.2% |
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 Wethersfield. 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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