Wallingford, CT Demographics
What is the population of Wallingford?
There are 44,099 residents in Wallingford, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.13% are males and 51.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.39% of the resident pool in Wallingford, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.39%. Additionally, 4.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 38,275 people in Wallingford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 44,099 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 21,226 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 22,873 | -1.0% |
Male Population 48.13%
Female Population 51.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 38,536 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,702 | 4.2% |
| Not Citizen | 1,861 | -8.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.39%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.39%
Not Citizen 4.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 55 | 37.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,150 | 2.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 781 | 28.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 561 | -4.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 38,275 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.13%
Moved from Same County 9.47%
Moved from Same State 1.78%
Moved from Different State 1.28%
Same House as Last Year 87.34%
What are the employment statistics in Wallingford?
White-collar workers make up 80.58% of the working population in Wallingford, while blue-collar employees account for 19.42%. There are also 3,766 entrepreneurs in Wallingford (8.03% of the workforce); 30,614 workers employed in private companies (65.29%); and 6,200 people working in governmental institutions (13.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 37,784 | 104.1% |
| Blue Collar | 9,108 | 96.5% |
White Collar 80.58%
Blue Collar 19.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,766 | 112.0% |
| Private Companies | 30,614 | 94.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,200 | 99.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,312 | 152.5% |
Self Employees 8.03%
Private Companies 65.29%
Governmental Workers 13.22%
Not for Profit Companies 13.46%
How many households are there in Wallingford?
There are a total of 18,684 households in Wallingford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.52% of these Wallingford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.48%. Additionally, 24.8% of households have children and 75.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 18,684 | 1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.9% |
| Family Households | 11,494 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,190 | 2.8% |
Family Households 61.52%
Non-Family Households 38.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,633 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 14,051 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 24.8%
Households without Children 75.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Wallingford?
The average annual household income in Wallingford is $121,061, while the median household income sits at $101,757 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $121,204, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,876.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,061 | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income | $101,757 | 3.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,488 | -6.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 40,730 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wallingford?
There are 19,603 housing units in Wallingford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 18,684 occupied housing units in Wallingford, 72.34% are owner-occupied, while 27.66% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.63% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $343,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,600 per month in Wallingford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,603 | 1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,193 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 759 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,371 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,815 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,470 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,538 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,075 | 9.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,616 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 757 | 38.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | 125.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,684 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,516 | -1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,168 | 10.1% |
Owner Occupied 72.34%
Renter Occupied 27.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,735 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,781 | -3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $343,800 | 6.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $286,700 | -1.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,600 | 1.9% |
With Mortgage 64.63%
Without Mortgage 35.37%
What is the level of education in Wallingford?
Approximately 33% of the population in Wallingford holds a high school degree (that's 11,922 residents), while 18.61% have attained a college certificate (6,722 locals) and 21.97% have a bachelor's degree (7,938 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,115 | -13.2% |
| Some High School | 11,922 | -3.9% |
| Some College | 6,722 | -19.4% |
| Associate Degree | 2,842 | -1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,938 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,590 | 4.6% |
No High School 3.09%
Some High School 33%
Some College 18.61%
Associate Degree 7.87%
Bachelor's Degree 21.97%
Graduate Degree 15.47%
What is the marital status of Wallingford residents?
A total of 10,561 people in Wallingford have never been married (which represents 28.1% of the total population), while 20,532 of them are wedded (54.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 317 (0.84%) and 3,933 (10.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,561 | -3.1% |
| Married | 20,532 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 317 | -38.8% |
| Widowed | 2,554 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3,933 | -2.0% |
Never Married 28.1%
Married 54.64%
Separated 0.84%
Widowed 6.8%
Divorced 10.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wallingford?
The top three means of transportation people in Wallingford use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 19,875 residents commute by car, 345 prefer going to work by walking and 52 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 19,875 | 0.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 52 | 6.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 12 | N/A |
| Railroad | 51 | -20.3% |
| Bicycle | 7 | -41.7% |
| Motorcycle | 32 | -17.9% |
| Walk | 345 | -11.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Wallingford by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.