Voluntown is located in Northeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Voluntown has a 2024 population of 2,633. Voluntown is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Voluntown is $104,408 with a poverty rate of 7.67%. The median age in Voluntown is 45.7 years: 48 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Voluntown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,104 | 81.96% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 11.34% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,057 | 2.43 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 627 | 2.92 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.15 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 118 | 2.39 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 52 | 3.02 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 1.56% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 15.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 240 | 13.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 10.72% |
| High School Graduate | 651 | 36.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 347 | 19.28% |
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 | 1,499 | 1,410 | 413 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 170 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,308 | $81,042 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,971 | $54,583 | $84,853 |
| High School Graduate | $54,096 | $63,254 | $47,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,021 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,756 | $64,353 | $50,795 |
| Some College | $52,917 | $67,115 | $0 |
$55,756
Average Earnings
$64,353
Average Male
$50,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.45% of Voluntown residents speak only English, while 5.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,079 | 125 | 6.01% |
| Multiple | 291 | 37 | 12.71% |
| Islander | 45 | 35 | 77.78% |
7.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
9%
Male Poverty Rate
6.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Voluntown is Islander, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Voluntown is White, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.77% |
| Some College | 2.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.36% |
| Female Employed | 6.08% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,813 | $112,485 |
| Households | $84,250 | $104,408 |
| Married Families | $114,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,944 | $77,088 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 11.05% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 8.57% |
| Other Race | 6 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
49.82%
Born in Voluntown
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
98.25% of Voluntown residents were born in the United States, with 49.82% having been born in Connecticut. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,738 | 21 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 2,717 | 21 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 2,696 | 21 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 2,675 | 21 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 2,654 | 21 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 2,633 | 21 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,612 | 21 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 2,591 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 2,574 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,567 | 50 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 2,517 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 2,536 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 2,548 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,549 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 2,555 | -19 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 2,574 | -18 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 2,592 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,604 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 2,597 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 2,603 | 0 | 0% |