Demographics & People — Pawcatuck, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,475 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
| Median Age | 46.2 |
| Total Households | 2,486 |
| Family Households | 1,374 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2431 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,579 |
| Black or African American | 243 |
| Asian | 205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 1,157 |
| Irish | 1,116 |
| Other groups | 1,034 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 986 |
| English | 783 |
| French (except Basque) | 407 |
| French Canadian | 406 |
| German | 348 |
| Polish | 272 |
| Scottish | 271 |
Language
| English Only | 4,758 |
| Spanish | 94 |
| Population 5+ | 5,108 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 247 |
| Population 18+ | 4,223 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pawcatuck, Connecticut.