Ponset / West Haddam, CT

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

Demographics of Ponset / West Haddam

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.1%

Households with Children

37.3%

School Enrollment K-12

664

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.3%
Working Age (35-54): 29.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

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: 1.1%
High School / GED: 25.8%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.0%

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: 24.4%
Single Parents: 12.9%
Couples & Adults: 37.0%
Living Alone: 25.7%

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: 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 8.6%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.8%
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: 3.7%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 96.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 33.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 66.4%

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: 78.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 91.7%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.0%
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: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.1%

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