Waterford, Connecticut Population 2022
Waterford is a city located in New London County Connecticut. Waterford has a 2020 population of 3,008. Waterford is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,887 in 2010.
The average household income in Waterford is $73,876 with a poverty rate of 12.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,306 per month, and the median house value is $201,700. The median age in Waterford is 41.6 years, 38.3 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
Waterford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterfordwas:
- White: 81.76%
- Asian: 7.15%
- Black or African American: 5.78%
- Two or more races: 4.96%
- Other race: 0.34%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,389 | 81.76% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 209 | 7.15% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 145 | 4.96% |
Waterford Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,407 | 1.99 | 64.9 |
| Married | 442 | 2.71 | 81.9 |
| Male | 71 | 2.76 | 60.6 |
| Female | 141 | 4.02 | 61.7 |
| Non Family | 753 | 1.11 | 55.9 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 3.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,000 | 43.14% |
| Some College | 439 | 18.94% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 6.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 12.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 300 | 12.94% |
Waterford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 112 | 112 | 41 |
| White | 1,936 | 1,818 | 523 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 82 | 15 |
| Black | 123 | 106 | 13 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | |
| Hispanic | 124 | 105 |
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 asian people with a rate of 36.61%.
Waterford Language by Age
Waterford Language
92.48% of Waterford residents speak only English, while 7.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
Waterford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,258 | 329 | 14.57% |
| Black | 144 | 9 | 6.25% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.07%
Male Poverty Rate
15.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waterford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterford is White, with 14.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterford is Other, with NaN% 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 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.01%.
Waterford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Waterford Married by Age and Sex
Waterford 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 35-44.
Waterford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 12.07% |
| Black | 13 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 60.00% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 50.00% |
Waterford Veterans by Education
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.95%
Born in Waterford
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.49% of Waterford residents were born in the United States, with 65.95% having been born in Connecticut. 3.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,887 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,677 | -210 | -7.27% |
| 2012 | 2,798 | 121 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 3,075 | 277 | 9.90% |
| 2014 | 2,994 | -81 | -2.63% |
| 2015 | 2,948 | -46 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 3,094 | 146 | 4.95% |
| 2017 | 2,785 | -309 | -9.99% |
| 2018 | 2,796 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 3,008 | 212 | 7.58% |
| 2020 | 3,008 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 3,008 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 3,008 | 0.00% |