Willington is located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. Willington has a 2024 population of 5,565. Willington is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,552 in 2020.
The average household income in Willington is $95,170 with a poverty rate of 13.54%. The median age in Willington is 36.7 years: 35.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willington was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,660 | 2.09 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 1,189 | 1.34 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Married | 1,133 | 2.57 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 273 | 3.07 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Male | 65 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 86.75%.
All
Male
Female
$60,817
Average Earnings
$73,010
Average Male
$46,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.93% of Willington residents speak only English, while 8.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.62% of the population.
rate
13.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.36%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willington is Black, with 48.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willington is Multiple, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.68%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
65.66%
Born in Willington
92.96%
Native Born
7.04%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
92.96% of Willington residents were born in the United States, with 65.66% having been born in Connecticut. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,630 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 5,617 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 5,604 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 5,591 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 5,578 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 5,565 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 5,552 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 5,539 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 5,547 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 5,552 | -321 | -5.47% |
| 2019 | 5,873 | -25 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 5,898 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,916 | 36 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 5,880 | -46 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 5,926 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 5,940 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 5,968 | -29 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 5,997 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 6,029 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 6,039 | 0 | 0% |