Colchester, Connecticut Population 2022
Colchester is a city located in New London County Connecticut. Colchester has a 2020 population of 4,684. Colchester is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,700 in 2010.
The average household income in Colchester is $78,546 with a poverty rate of 9.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,244 per month, and the median house value is $213,400. The median age in Colchester is 44.2 years, 41.2 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
Colchester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colchesterwas:
- White: 89.88%
- Other race: 5.09%
- Black or African American: 2.86%
- Two or more races: 1.88%
- Asian: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,626 | 89.88% |
| Black or African American | 147 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 262 | 5.09% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 1.88% |
Colchester Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,237 | 2.22 | 57.2 |
| Married | 1,157 | 2.79 | 67.3 |
| Male | 112 | 2.49 | 26.8 |
| Female | 240 | 2.75 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 728 | 1.1 | 54.1 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 1.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 916 | 24.33% |
| Some College | 972 | 25.82% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 10.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 760 | 20.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 459 | 12.19% |
Colchester Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 275 | 264 | 136 |
| Other Race | 173 | 162 | 76 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Black | 147 | 124 | 48 |
| White | 3,313 | 3,091 | 1,014 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$47,860
Average Earnings
$59,923
Average Male
$39,914
Average Female
Colchester Language by Age
Colchester Language
92.97% of Colchester residents speak only English, while 7.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.76% of the population.
Colchester Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,289 | 395 | 9.21% |
| Black | 147 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 97 | 17 | 17.53% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 74 | 14.92% |
9.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colchester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colchester is White, with 9.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colchester is Hispanic, with 14.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.49%.
Colchester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Colchester Married by Age and Sex
Colchester Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Colchester Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 12.14% |
| Black | 10 | 6.80% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3.73% |
Colchester Veterans by Education
13.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.74%
Born in Colchester
96.00%
Native Born
4.00%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
3.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.00% of Colchester residents were born in the United States, with 61.74% having been born in Connecticut. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,781 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 4,773 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 4,765 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,757 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,749 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 4,741 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 4,733 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 4,725 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,717 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 4,709 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,700 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 4,692 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,684 | -8 | -0.17% |