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Glastonbury, Connecticut
Glastonbury, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Glastonbury had 35,503 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,159 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 35,293 (±52). GEOID 0911031240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,159 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,293 ±52
Median household income
$157,192
±$13,747 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$445,200
±$16,784 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,700
±$138 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Glastonbury and what county is it in?
Glastonbury is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 51.3 square miles of land, 686 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Glastonbury: Glastonbury Center (CDP, 8,459 in 2020).
Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,503 people lived in Glastonbury on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 35,159 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 35,293 (±52).
| Measure | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,293±52 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 14,276±377 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.06 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 14,606±397 | 416,559 | – |
Glastonbury's population since 2000
From 31,876 in 2000 to 35,503 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury?
The median resident of Glastonbury is 43.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.7%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±1.3 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 21.6%±1.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±1.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±1.8 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.6%±2.4 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±1.5 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 | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4%±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.2%±2.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9%±0.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.6%±3.2 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.5%±2.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±1.5 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 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 Glastonbury earn?
Half of Glastonbury's 14,276 households earn less than $157,192 a year (±$13,747), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,192±$13,747 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $189,686±$11,285 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $77,427±$4,558 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±1.7 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 Glastonbury?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Glastonbury's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $445,200 by its owner (±$16,784). The median renter pays $1,700 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $445,200±$16,784 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,700±$138 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3%±8.3 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,915±$112 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2%±2.0 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8%±2.0 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 14,606±397 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5%±2.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1%±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.2 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 Glastonbury building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Glastonbury in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 0.5 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 Glastonbury work and get to work?
68.8% of Glastonbury's workers drive alone and 23.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Glastonbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7%±2.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8%±2.9 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.7%±2.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±1.7 | 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 Glastonbury?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Glastonbury (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,285 (Tract 5203.02) to $191,136 (Tract 5204).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5204Capitol Planning Region | 7,939 | $191,136 |
| Tract 5201Capitol Planning Region | 5,855 | $153,958 |
| Tract 5203.01Capitol Planning Region | 4,591 | $116,037 |
| Tract 5205.01Capitol Planning Region | 4,513 | $174,615 |
| Tract 5202.02Capitol Planning Region | 4,450 | $186,458 |
| Tract 5203.02Capitol Planning Region | 4,166 | $78,285 |
| Tract 5202.01Capitol Planning Region | 3,779 | $187,917 |
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 Glastonbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Glastonbury compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glastonbury is the 279th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 12th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Glastonbury ranks 54th 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 | 12th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 137th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 303 |
| Median household income | 54th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 63rd | 303 |
| Median home value | 94th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 169th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 297 |
| Median age | 174th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 300 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 217th | 302 |
Glastonbury's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury?
8 of the 57 figures for Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury 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.