Compo is a CDP located in Connecticut. Compo has a 2024 population of 4,244. Compo is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 11.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,800 in 2020.
The average household income in Compo is $304,050 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Compo is 42 years: 35.2 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Compo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,869 | 78.86% |
| Black or African American | 319 | 8.77% |
| Two or more races | 300 | 8.25% |
| Asian | 80 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 70 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,238 | 2.93 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 849 | 3.47 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 275 | 1.12 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 96 | 3.33 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 18 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 0.79% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 935 | 41.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 913 | 40.26% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 10.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 65 | 2.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,915 | 1,893 | 1,604 |
| Black | 133 | 133 | 80 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 54 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 38 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,714 | $126,625 | $56,587 |
| Graduate Degree | $144,479 | $222,350 | $93,611 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $106,020 | $172,371 | $57,404 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$106,020
Average Earnings
$172,371
Average Male
$57,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.02% of Compo residents speak only English, while 15.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 319 | 151 | 47.34% |
| White | 2,786 | 114 | 4.09% |
| Multiple | 300 | 18 | 6% |
7.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.79%
Male Poverty Rate
10.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Compo is Black, with 47.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Compo is White, with 4.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 33.33% |
| Some College | 10.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 10.79% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $353,203 |
| Households | $208,833 | $304,050 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,156 | $118,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 5.86% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 25.53% |
| Black | 1 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.26%
Born in Compo
83.59%
Native Born
16.41%
Foreign Born
6.95%
Non Citizen
9.46%
Naturalized
83.59% of Compo residents were born in the United States, with 30.26% having been born in Connecticut. 6.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,244 | 303 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 3,941 | 303 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 3,638 | 238 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3,400 | -400 | -10.53% |
| 2020 | 3,800 | 0 | 0% |