Wallingford Center is a CDP located in Connecticut. Wallingford Center has a 2024 population of 18,826. Wallingford Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually but its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,948 in 2020.
The average household income in Wallingford Center is $97,628 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median age in Wallingford Center is 39.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wallingford Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,618 | 78.01% |
| Other race | 1,978 | 10.56% |
| Two or more races | 1,075 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 748 | 3.99% |
| Black or African American | 317 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,107 | 2.25 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Non Family | 3,799 | 1.16 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Married | 3,191 | 3.23 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 705 | 3.09 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 412 | 3.18 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,098 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,901 | 21.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,746 | 12.71% |
| High School Graduate | 4,401 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 787 | 5.73% |
| Some College | 2,425 | 17.66% |
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 | 10,481 | 10,140 | 3,985 |
| Hispanic | 2,218 | 1,518 | 279 |
| Other Race | 1,194 | 732 | 94 |
| Asian | 584 | 483 | 311 |
| 2+ Races | 560 | 464 | 140 |
| Black | 232 | 210 | 39 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,496 | $80,469 | $50,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,861 | $89,297 | $69,512 |
| High School Graduate | $48,993 | $51,524 | $47,934 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,048 | $50,418 | $27,273 |
| Overall | $55,117 | $58,516 | $49,542 |
| Some College | $56,221 | $66,933 | $38,841 |
$55,117
Average Earnings
$58,516
Average Male
$49,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.86% of Wallingford Center residents speak only English, while 23.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,928 | 1,228 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,982 | 487 | 12.23% |
| Multiple | 1,061 | 77 | 7.26% |
| Black | 247 | 63 | 25.51% |
| Other | 1,963 | 21 | 1.07% |
9.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.8%
Male Poverty Rate
10.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wallingford Center is Black, with 25.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wallingford Center is Other, with 1.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.05% |
| Some College | 8.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.02% |
| Female Employed | 3.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,657 | $118,981 |
| Households | $83,618 | $97,628 |
| Married Families | $117,491 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,580 | $70,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,018
Number of Veterans
951
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 338 |
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| Second Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 331 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 35 to 54 | 225 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 975 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 2.03% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.26% |
| Black | 12 | 4.05% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
64.5%
Born in Wallingford Center
83.89%
Native Born
16.11%
Foreign Born
8.46%
Non Citizen
7.65%
Naturalized
83.89% of Wallingford Center residents were born in the United States, with 64.5% having been born in Connecticut. 8.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,826 | 44 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 18,782 | 44 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 18,738 | -473 | -2.46% |
| 2021 | 19,211 | 263 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 18,948 | 588 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 18,360 | 38 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 18,322 | 566 | 3.19% |
| 2017 | 17,756 | 122 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 17,634 | -76 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 17,710 | -114 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 17,824 | -89 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 17,913 | -251 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 18,164 | 39 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 18,125 | -84 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 18,209 | 0 | 0% |