Town · Connecticut
Enfield, Connecticut
Enfield, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Enfield had 41,142 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 42,141 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 41,090 (±36). GEOID 0911025990.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,142
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,141 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,090 ±36
Median household income
$90,404
±$4,833 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$252,900
±$6,840 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,574
±$83 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Enfield and what county is it in?
Enfield is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 33.3 square miles of land, 1,265 residents per square mile in 2020.
4 places lie inside Enfield: Thompsonville (CDP, 8,514 in 2020), Southwood Acres (CDP, 7,879 in 2020), Hazardville (CDP, 6,870 in 2020) and Sherwood Manor (CDP, 5,372 in 2020).
Enfield is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Enfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 41,142 people lived in Enfield on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Connecticut grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 42,141 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 41,090 (±36).
| Measure | Enfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,090±36 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 16,616±616 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.09 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 17,178±602 | 416,559 | – |
Enfield's population since 2000
From 45,212 in 2000 to 41,142 in 2025: down 9.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Enfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Enfield?
The median resident of Enfield is 40.7 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Enfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±1.9 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±1.6 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±1.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 51.8%±1.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2%±2.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.3%±3.1 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±1.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±1.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.8%±2.2 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5%±1.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8%±2.5 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±2.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Enfield earn?
Half of Enfield's 16,616 households earn less than $90,404 a year (±$4,833), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Enfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,404±$4,833 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $114,239±$7,247 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,134±$2,795 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±5.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±1.2 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Enfield?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Enfield's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,900 by its owner (±$6,840). The median renter pays $1,574 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Enfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,900±$6,840 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,574±$83 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0%±7.7 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,920±$45 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±2.2 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3%±2.2 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 17,178±602 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1%±2.1 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6%±2.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Enfield building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Enfield in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Enfield work and get to work?
76.2% of Enfield's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Enfield | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±2.0 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2%±2.7 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5%±2.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±1.1 | 23.6 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Enfield?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Enfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,021 (Tract 4806) to $128,750 (Tract 4809).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5243Capitol Planning Region | 5,373 | $91,667 |
| Tract 4806Capitol Planning Region | 4,554 | $53,021 |
| Tract 4808Capitol Planning Region | 4,292 | $73,420 |
| Tract 4812Capitol Planning Region | 3,717 | $96,268 |
| Tract 4804Capitol Planning Region | 3,624 | $108,866 |
| Tract 4811Capitol Planning Region | 3,590 | $104,493 |
| Tract 4805Capitol Planning Region | 3,521 | $110,203 |
| Tract 4810Capitol Planning Region | 3,342 | $109,048 |
| Tract 4813Capitol Planning Region | 2,923 | $108,814 |
| Tract 4809Capitol Planning Region | 2,249 | $128,750 |
| Tract 4807Capitol Planning Region | 1,991 | $65,714 |
| Tract 4803Capitol Planning Region | 1,914 | $87,857 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Enfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Enfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Enfield is the 217th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 9th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Enfield ranks 218th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 167th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 303 |
| Median household income | 218th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 223rd | 303 |
| Median home value | 266th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 114th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 69th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 235th | 297 |
| Median age | 232nd | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 178th | 300 |
| Work from home | 180th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 236th | 302 |
Enfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Enfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Enfield?
8 of the 57 figures for Enfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Enfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.