Newington, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,371 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2311.2 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.01% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,754 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Newington grew by 3.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,551 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Newington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,584 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.99% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newington is about 3% higher than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,486 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.1% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Newington is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,486 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newington spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,898 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,524 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,004 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Newington is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newington has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Newington has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Newington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newington, Connecticut.
What is the population of Newington, Connecticut?
The population of Newington, Connecticut is 30,371, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Newington, Connecticut?
The population density of Newington, Connecticut is 2311.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Newington, Connecticut?
The median household income in Newington, Connecticut is $98,584, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Newington, Connecticut?
The median home price in Newington, Connecticut is $275,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Newington, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Newington, Connecticut is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.