Living In Middlesex County, CT

Middlesex County Summary

Life in Middlesex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Middlesex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Middlesex County:

The population in Middlesex County is 164,568.
The median home value in Middlesex County is $298,300.
The median income in Middlesex County is $90,833.
The median rent in Middlesex County is $1,222.
The unemployment rate in Middlesex County is 4.7%.
The poverty rate in Middlesex County is 6.4%.

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Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Middlesex County

Middletown, CT Population 47,164

Portland, CT Population 6,224

Lake Pocotopaug, CT Population 5,124

Durham, CT Population 3,661

East Hampton, CT Population 3,218

Clinton, CT Population 3,120

Deep River Center, CT Population 2,825

Essex Village, CT Population 2,814

Westbrook Center, CT Population 2,241

Old Saybrook Center, CT Population 1,997

Higganum, CT Population 1,833

Moodus, CT Population 1,633

Chester Center, CT Population 1,622

Saybrook Manor, CT Population 1,154

Fenwick, CT Population 40

Map Of Middlesex County

Middlesex County Photos

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Middlesex County Demographics

Population over time in Middlesex County

The current population in Middlesex County is 164,568. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2021	164,568	1.1%
2020	162,742	-0.2%
2019	163,053	-

Gender in Middlesex County

Middlesex County is 50.8% female with 83,663 female residents.
Middlesex County is 49.2% male with 80,905 male residents.

Female

50.8% (83,663)

Male

49.2% (80,905)

Gender	Middlesex County	CT	USA
Female	50.8%	51.2%	50.5%
Male	49.2%	48.8%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Middlesex County

Middlesex County is:

84.3% White with 137,696 White residents.
4.9% African American with 8,050 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 118 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 4,956 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 140 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 2,573 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 9,835 Hispanic residents.

White

84.3% (137,696)

African American

4.9% (8,050)

American Indian

0.1% (118)

Asian

3.0% (4,956)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (140)

Two Or More

1.6% (2,573)

Hispanic

6.0% (9,835)

Table: Middlesex County By Race

Race	Middlesex County	CT	USA
White	84.3%	64.9%	59.4%
African American	4.9%	10.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	3.0%	4.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.5%	0.4%
Two Or More	1.6%	2.9%	3.2%
Hispanic	6.0%	16.9%	18.4%

Household Income For Middlesex County, Connecticut

3.6% of households in Middlesex County earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Middlesex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Middlesex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Middlesex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Middlesex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.9% of households in Middlesex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Middlesex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

3.6% (5,933)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.7% (4,369)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.7% (9,302)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.3% (10,289)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.1% (14,953)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.1% (24,801)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (20,848)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.4% (31,965)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.9% (19,528)

$200,000 or more

13.7% (22,576)

Income	Middlesex County	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	3.6%	5.2%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.7%	3.6%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.7%	7.4%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.3%	7.1%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.1%	10.6%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.1%	15.5%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	12.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.4%	17.2%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.9%	9.0%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	13.7%	11.9%	9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Middlesex County for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Middlesex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (4,937)

9-12th Grade

3% (4,937)

High School / GED

25% (41,142)

Some College

17% (27,976)

Associate's Degree

9% (14,811)

Bachelor's Degree

24% (39,496)

Master's Degree

14% (23,039)

Professional Degree

3% (4,937)

Doctorate Degree

2% (3,291)

Education	Middlesex County	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	4%	4%
9-12th Grade	3%	5%	6%
High School / GED	25%	27%	26%
Some College	17%	17%	20%
Associate's Degree	9%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	24%	22%	21%
Master's Degree	14%	12%	9%
Professional Degree	3%	3%	2%
Doctorate Degree	2%	2%	2%