Willimantic, Connecticut Population 2022
Willimantic is a city located in Windham County Connecticut. Willimantic has a 2020 population of 17,358. It is also the county seat of Windham County. Willimantic is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,737 in 2010.
The average household income in Willimantic is $49,942 with a poverty rate of 30.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $881 per month, and the median house value is $151,500. The median age in Willimantic is 28.5 years, 27.5 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
Willimantic Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willimanticwas:
- White: 67.45%
- Other race: 11.25%
- Two or more races: 9.74%
- Black or African American: 8.14%
- Asian: 2.02%
- Native American: 1.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,592 | 67.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,520 | 8.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 259 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 378 | 2.02% |
| Some Other Race | 2,101 | 11.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1,819 | 9.74% |
Willimantic Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,454 | 2.38 | 34.3 |
| Married | 1,593 | 3.51 | 72.8 |
| Male | 440 | 2.94 | 10 |
| Female | 1,383 | 3.17 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 3,038 | 1.34 | 23.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,127 | 10.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,029 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 3,700 | 35.88% |
| Some College | 1,755 | 17.02% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,146 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 946 | 9.17% |
Willimantic Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 165 | 141 | 58 |
| White | 4,696 | 4,166 | 1,566 |
| Black | 702 | 491 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 945 | 870 | 131 |
| Other Race | 1,251 | 725 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 4,771 | 3,271 | 301 |
| Native American | 149 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.15%.
$29,464
Average Earnings
$27,994
Average Male
$30,555
Average Female
Willimantic Language by Age
Willimantic Language
56.41% of Willimantic residents speak only English, while 43.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.09% of the population.
Willimantic Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 267 | 139 | 52.06% |
| Black | 969 | 357 | 36.84% |
| Hispanic | 8,420 | 2,929 | 34.79% |
| White | 5,887 | 1,395 | 23.70% |
| Native | 233 | 31 | 13.30% |
| Other | 729 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,611 | 265 | 16.45% |
30.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.42%
Male Poverty Rate
34.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Willimantic
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willimantic is Asian, with 52.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willimantic is Multiple, with 16.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.16%.
Willimantic Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Willimantic Married by Age and Sex
Willimantic Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Willimantic Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 4.33% |
| Black | 25 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.79% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 6.95% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 2.67% |
Willimantic Veterans by Education
12.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
52.03%
Born in Willimantic
88.35%
Native Born
11.65%
Foreign Born
8.52%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.35% of Willimantic residents were born in the United States, with 52.03% having been born in Connecticut. 8.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,737 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 17,495 | -242 | -1.36% |
| 2012 | 17,281 | -214 | -1.22% |
| 2013 | 17,623 | 342 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 17,845 | 222 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 17,411 | -434 | -2.43% |
| 2016 | 17,339 | -72 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 17,550 | 211 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 17,184 | -366 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 17,358 | 174 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 17,358 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 17,358 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 17,358 | 0.00% |