South Central Connecticut County, CT

County

Cities in South Central Connecticut County

Milford city (balance)

Neighborhoods in South Central Connecticut County

Neighborhood

South Central Connecticut, CT

Mix District / West Woods

South Central Connecticut, CT

South Central Connecticut, CT

Winchester Repeating Arms Historic District / Newhallville

South Central Connecticut, CT

Westville Village Historic District / West Rock

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

Demographics of South Central Connecticut

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Households with Children

26.4%

School Enrollment K-12

53,811

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.6%

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: 7.9%
High School / GED: 28.1%
Some College or Associate's: 22.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.0%

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: 16.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 38.4%

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: 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
Asian: 4.5%
Black or African American: 13.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 14.6%
Puerto Rican: 49.4%
Cuban: 2.4%
Dominican: 5.9%
Central American: 7.0%
South American: 16.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%

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: 42.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 55.7%

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: 58.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.8%
Caribbean: 8.4%
Other Black: 29.2%

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: 59.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.5%

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: 77.7%
Spanish: 13.4%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 1.0%

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): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 9.6%
Not Enrolled: 74.1%

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