Capitol County, CT

County

Cities in Capitol County

Neighborhoods in Capitol County

Neighborhood

Capitol, CT

Northwest Quadrangle / North Campus

Glastonbury Center / Glastonbury–Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District

West Granby Historic District / Five Points

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Capitol

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

98,182

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.5%
Seniors (65+): 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.6%
High School / GED: 25.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 34.8%
Living Alone: 36.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 11.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 22.8%
South Asian: 58.6%
Southeast Asian: 14.7%
Central Asian: 0.7%
Other Asian: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 6.1%
Puerto Rican: 61.3%
Cuban: 2.0%
Dominican: 6.4%
Central American: 5.7%
South American: 13.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 59.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 38.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.1%
Caribbean: 23.4%
Other Black: 33.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.9%
Spanish: 12.2%
European & Indo-European: 7.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 8.1%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources