Population 18,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilton
Household size in Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Wilton is a place of big households: 3.08 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.95, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wilton skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wilton: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Wilton
Renters in Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wilton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Wilton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Wilton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Still, homes here are newer than in the Bridgeport area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east 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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,477 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,949 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,666 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,849 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,372 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wilton costs $2,849 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,372 a month since 2006–10, up 93%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest 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 Wilton
Bachelor's degrees in Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.5% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wilton is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Wilton: 98.1% 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 edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Wilton 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 Wilton
| Period | Wilton | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wilton runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 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).
Wilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 3.08 | 43.4 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1972 | $2,849 | 75.5% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| Cannondale | 2.82 | 48.2 | 3.0% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1974 | $2,305 | 71.1% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Weston | 2.94 | 45.0 | 5.4% | 2.8% | 7.8% | 1968 | $2,844 | 84.0% | 98.7% | 4.9% |
| Georgetown | 2.92 | 46.0 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 1972 | $2,523 | 71.9% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| New Canaan | 2.95 | 41.9 | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 1969 | $3,297 | 82.8% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| Westport | 2.82 | 45.9 | 3.4% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 1972 | $2,857 | 80.6% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Norwalk | 2.62 | 41.1 | 10.9% | 44.5% | 6.9% | 1967 | $2,204 | 44.2% | 89.4% | 5.1% |
| South Salem | 2.74 | 47.0 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 9.0% | 1973 | $2,802 | 70.9% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Scotts Corners | 2.75 | 52.5 | 0.6% | 6.4% | 12.0% | 1971 | $3,501 | 79.6% | 98.6% | 2.4% |
| Pound Ridge | 2.87 | 51.0 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 1971 | $3,480 | 77.6% | 98.4% | 2.0% |
| Redding | 2.63 | 51.0 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 1973 | $1,947 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
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 Wilton. 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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