Jewett City Borough, Connecticut
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3053 residents, 1337 households, and 743 families in the borough. The population density was 4213.9 people per square mile (1627/kmē), making it the tenth most densely populated borough in Connecticut. There were 1464 housing units at an average density of 2033.3 per square mile (785.06/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.92. The population's age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median age was 34.1 years, The median age of males was 32.9 years, for females the median age was 35 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 92.07% White, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.88% American Indian, 1.44% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 1.97% from two or more races and 1.11% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $42318, making it the 33rd lowest borough by median household income in Connecticut. The median income for a family in the borough was $45826, making its Connecticut's 21st lowest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $19083, it is the 20th lowest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The median income was $22104, Males had a median income of $29274 versus $20426 for females.
In 2000, 758 pupils and students, of which 48.15% are male and 51.85% are female, 24.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.35% nursery or pri school, 3.43% kindergarten, 52.11% elementary school, 25.59% high school and 14.51% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3053 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3053 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3053 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3038 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3046 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3044 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3032 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3000 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2987 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2979 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2976 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 23 | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| Elementary school | 208 | 187 | 395 |
| High school | 75 | 119 | 194 |
| College or graduate school | 52 | 58 | 110 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett City borough, Connecticut | $42318 | $45826 | $19083 |
| New London County, Connecticut | $50646 | $59857 | $24678 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |