State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
261.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
-24.32%
World Population Review
Higganum, Connecticut Population 2021
1,285
Higganum is a city located in Middlesex County Connecticut. Higganum has a 2020 population of 1,285. Higganum is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -24.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,698 in 2010. Higganum reached it's highest population of 1,826 in 2012.
The average household income in Higganum is $120,299 with a poverty rate of 12.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $831 per month, and the median house value is $310,400. The median age in Higganum is 47.3 years, 46.6 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
Higganum Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Higganum was:
- White: 88.25%
- Asian: 10.89%
- Two or more races: 0.86%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Higganum, Connecticut is 1,285 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,496.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,698.
Higganum, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 88.25% |
| Asian | 140 | 10.89% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.86% |
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Higganum Population by Race
Higganum Population Pyramid $2021
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Higganum Population by Age
Higganum Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 566 | 2.27 | 73.1 |
| Married | 407 | 2.53 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.11 | 62.2 |
| Female | 40 | 3.1 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
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Higganum Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 1.06% |
| High School Graduate | 239 | 22.96% |
| Some College | 136 | 13.06% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 27.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 309 | 29.68% |
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Higganum Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Higganum Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 890 | 550 |
| Asian | 106 | 106 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 14 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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%.
Higganum Educational Attainment by Race
Higganum Earnings by Educational Attainment
Higganum Language by Age
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Higganum Language
84.28% of Higganum residents speak only English, while 15.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.00% of the population.
Higganum Language
Higganum Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 140 | 116 | 82.86% |
| White | 1,097 | 47 | 4.28% |
12.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.82%
Male Poverty Rate
16.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Higganum
The race most likely to be in poverty in Higganum is Asian, with 82.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Higganum is White, with 4.28% 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 24.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.46%.
Higganum Poverty
Higganum Poverty Rate by Education
Higganum Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
75.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.3%
Male Marriage Rate
73.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Higganum Married by Age and Sex
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Higganum Marriage
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 20-34.
Higganum Marital Status by Race
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Higganum Marital Status
Higganum Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 7.14% |
Higganum Veterans by Race
Higganum Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Higganum Veterans by Education
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62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Higganum Employment by Age
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Higganum Employment by Race
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Higganum Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.11%
Native Born
10.89%
Foreign Born
10.89%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.11% of Higganum residents were born in the United States, with 48.72% having been born in Connecticut. 10.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Higganum Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,285 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,285 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,285 | -211 | -14.10% |
| 2018 | 1,496 | -212 | -12.41% |
| 2017 | 1,708 | -37 | -2.12% |
| 2016 | 1,745 | 62 | 3.68% |
| 2015 | 1,683 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 1,673 | 52 | 3.21% |
| 2013 | 1,621 | -205 | -11.23% |
| 2012 | 1,826 | 150 | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 1,676 | -22 | -1.30% |
| 2010 | 1,698 | 0.00% |