Wethersfield Cdp, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 26271 people in the census designated place, organized into 11214 households, and 7413 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 2119.9 people per square mile (818.5/kmē), it is Connecticut's 36th most densely populated census designated place. There were 11454 housing units at an average density of 924.5 per square mile (356.95/kmē). The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89. The population's age distribution was 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males. The median age was 44.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Wethersfield Cdp was 42 and 46 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 93.19% White, 2.09% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 1.58% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.22% from two or more races and 1.82% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $53289, it is the 56th highest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $68154, it would be the 44th highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The per capita income for the census designated place was $28930, it is Connecticut's 41st wealthiest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $33605, The median income for males was $38697, compared to $29203 for females.
In 2000, 5556 pupils and students, of which 47.25% are male and 52.75% are female, 21.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.02% nursery or pri school, 5.69% kindergarten, 46.15% elementary school, 21.8% high school and 19.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 71538 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 71538 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 71558 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 71476 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 71340 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 71539 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 70896 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 70563 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 70712 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 70532 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 70486 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 172 | 218 | 390 |
| Kindergarten | 151 | 165 | 316 |
| Elementary school | 1303 | 1261 | 2564 |
| High school | 536 | 675 | 1211 |
| College or graduate school | 463 | 612 | 1075 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield CDP, Connecticut | $53289 | $68154 | $28930 |
| Hartford County, Connecticut | $50756 | $62144 | $26047 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |