Census-designated place · Connecticut
Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut
Lake Pocotopaug, census-designated place, in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Lake Pocotopaug had 4,901 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,875 (±643). GEOID 0941410.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,901
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,875 ±643
Median household income
$118,150
±$22,372 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$310,300
±$30,055 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,357
±$183 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Lake Pocotopaug and what county is it in?
Lake Pocotopaug is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 893 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Pocotopaug is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Lake Pocotopaug lies entirely within East Hampton, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Pocotopaug, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,901 residents in Lake Pocotopaug, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,875 (±643).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Pocotopaug is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Pocotopaug | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,875 ±643 | 175,822 | +1,758 |
| Households | 2,119 ±244 | 74,068 | +711 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.21 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,399 ±242 | 82,963 | +646 |
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 Lake Pocotopaug?
The median resident of Lake Pocotopaug is 48.0 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 8.6%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Pocotopaug | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 ±3.2 | 45.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±3.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.9% ±5.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±5.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8% ±6.7 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±6.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±3.7 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7% ±3.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±4.0 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.6% ±7.0 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9% ±5.3 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.3% ±4.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Lake Pocotopaug earn?
Half of Lake Pocotopaug's 2,119 households earn less than $118,150 a year (±$22,372), against $104,428 in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $91,402 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Lake Pocotopaug | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,150 ±$22,372 | $104,428 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,952 ±$15,550 | $138,522 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,753 ±$6,969 | $59,075 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±8.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±5.4 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±6.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Lake Pocotopaug?
Owners occupy 83.3% of Lake Pocotopaug's occupied homes and renters 16.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $310,300 by its owner (±$30,055). The median renter pays $1,357 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Pocotopaug | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,300 ±$30,055 | $379,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 ±$183 | $1,454 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7% ±23.0 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,357 ±$149 | $2,411 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.3% ±6.7 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.7% ±6.7 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,399 ±242 | 82,963 | +646 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±13.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8% ±7.5 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% ±5.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±3.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±4.3 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 do people in Lake Pocotopaug work and get to work?
75.4% of Lake Pocotopaug's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes.
| Measure | Lake Pocotopaug | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±6.5 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4% ±6.9 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±6.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±3.1 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
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 Lake Pocotopaug?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lake Pocotopaug, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5501Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 5,884 | $118,200 |
| Tract 5502.01Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 4,175 | $136,620 |
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 Lake Pocotopaug) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Pocotopaug compare with other places in Connecticut?
Lake Pocotopaug ranks 118th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 170th | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th | 303 |
| Median household income | 118th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 141st | 303 |
| Median home value | 215th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 172nd | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 182nd | 297 |
| Median age | 97th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 300 |
| Work from home | 153rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 133rd | 302 |
Lake Pocotopaug's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
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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 Lake Pocotopaug?
21 of the 57 figures for Lake Pocotopaug 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 Lake Pocotopaug 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.