Demographics & People — Wethersfield, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,180 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 11,333 |
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| Family Households | 7,713 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3464 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,086 |
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| Black or African American | 874 |
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| Asian | 1,341 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,413 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 5,761 |
| Other groups | 4,696 |
| Irish | 4,520 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,427 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,420 |
| Polish | 2,600 |
| English | 2,343 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,266 |
| German | 1,579 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,050 |
Language
| English Only | 19,376 |
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| Spanish | 2,177 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,650 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,173 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,685 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.0% |
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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 Wethersfield, Connecticut.
