Demographics & People — Newtown, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,968 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 43.7 |
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| Total Households | 698 |
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| Family Households | 556 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2186 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,724 |
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| Black or African American | 28 |
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| Asian | 33 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 550 |
| Irish | 508 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 316 |
| German | 305 |
| English | 275 |
| Other groups | 272 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| Polish | 117 |
| French (except Basque) | 99 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 56 |
Language
| English Only | 1,753 |
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| Spanish | 57 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,872 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 113 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,512 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 31.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newtown, Connecticut.
