Cos Cob, CT Demographics
What is the population of Cos Cob?
There are 7,243 residents in Cos Cob, with a median age of 39.7. Of this, 47.8% are males and 52.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.15% of the resident pool in Cos Cob, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.61%. Additionally, 11.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,085 people in Cos Cob currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,243 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 3,462 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 3,781 | 4.4% |
Male Population 47.8%
Female Population 52.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.7 | -3.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,371 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,058 | 25.8% |
| Not Citizen | 814 | -1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.15%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.61%
Not Citizen 11.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 144 | 8.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 524 | -8.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 8 | -77.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 273 | 58.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,085 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 2.05%
Moved from Same County 7.45%
Moved from Same State 0.11%
Moved from Different State 3.88%
Same House as Last Year 86.51%
What are the employment statistics in Cos Cob?
White-collar workers make up 86.26% of the working population in Cos Cob, while blue-collar employees account for 13.74%. There are also 669 entrepreneurs in Cos Cob (18.02% of the workforce); 2,522 workers employed in private companies (67.92%); and 299 people working in governmental institutions (8.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,203 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 510 | -3.6% |
White Collar 86.26%
Blue Collar 13.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 669 | -13.2% |
| Private Companies | 2,522 | 6.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 299 | -17.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 223 | 9.3% |
Self Employees 18.02%
Private Companies 67.92%
Governmental Workers 8.05%
Not for Profit Companies 6.01%
How many households are there in Cos Cob?
There are a total of 2,553 households in Cos Cob, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.85% of these Cos Cob households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.15%. Additionally, 45.79% of households have children and 54.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,553 | -0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,013 | 5.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 540 | -19.4% |
Family Households 78.85%
Non-Family Households 21.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,169 | 7.0% |
| Households without Children | 1,384 | -6.4% |
Households with Children 45.79%
Households without Children 54.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Cos Cob?
The average annual household income in Cos Cob is $261,845, while the median household income sits at $185,125 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $206,397, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $223,580.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $261,845 | 16.8% |
| Median Household Income | $185,125 | 34.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -24 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,615 | 3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cos Cob?
There are 2,633 housing units in Cos Cob, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 2,553 occupied housing units in Cos Cob, 66.04% are owner-occupied, while 33.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,121,300. In general, housing costs reach $3,144 per month in Cos Cob.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,633 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 746 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 102 | 34.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 461 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 322 | -15.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 285 | -19.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 252 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 129 | -16.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 145 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 191 | 229.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,553 | -0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,686 | -3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $867 | 5.1% |
Owner Occupied 66.04%
Renter Occupied 33.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,223 | -5.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 463 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,121,300 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,230,100 | 17.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,144 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 72.54%
Without Mortgage 27.46%
What is the level of education in Cos Cob?
Approximately 21.43% of the population in Cos Cob holds a high school degree (that's 1,115 residents), while 7.71% have attained a college certificate (502 locals) and 31.76% have a bachelor's degree (1,652 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 105 | -27.1% |
| Some High School | 1,115 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 502 | -5.1% |
| Associate Degree | 257 | -16.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,652 | -3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,672 | 13.7% |
No High School 2.02%
Some High School 21.43%
Some College 7.71%
Associate Degree 4.94%
Bachelor's Degree 31.76%
Graduate Degree 32.14%
What is the marital status of Cos Cob residents?
A total of 1,626 people in Cos Cob have never been married (which represents 28.32% of the total population), while 3,578 of them are wedded (62.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 26 (0.45%) and 420 (7.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,626 | 1.8% |
| Married | 3,578 | 10.1% |
| Separated | 26 | -29.7% |
| Widowed | 118 | -36.6% |
| Divorced | 420 | 420.0% |
Never Married 28.32%
Married 62.31%
Separated 0.45%
Widowed 2.06%
Divorced 7.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cos Cob?
The top three means of transportation people in Cos Cob use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 2,167 residents commute by car, 340 prefer going to work by railroad and 71 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,167 | -6.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 10 | N/A |
| Railroad | 340 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 4 | 33.3% |
| Walk | 71 | 129.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Cos Cob by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.