Lake Pocotopaug / Cobalt, CT

Neighborhood

Demographics of Lake Pocotopaug / Cobalt

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.7%

Households with Children

31.5%

School Enrollment K-12

530

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.0%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.3%

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: 5.7%
High School / GED: 35.9%
Some College or Associate's: 23.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.8%

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: 24.9%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 29.6%
Living Alone: 38.9%

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: 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 7.1%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 13.7%
South Asian: 78.4%
Southeast Asian: 5.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.6%

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: 8.6%
Puerto Rican: 82.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%

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: 41.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 56.9%

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: 68.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 92.2%
Spanish: 2.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.0%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 8.2%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.4%

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

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