Census-designated place · Connecticut
Newington, Connecticut
Newington, census-designated place, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Newington had 30,896 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±29). GEOID 0952210.
Residents, 2020-2024
30,896
±29 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 30,536
Median household income
$102,884
±$5,757 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$310,400
±$9,386 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,524
±$107 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Newington and what county is it in?
Newington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 13.1 square miles of land, 2,324 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newington 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 Newington, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Newington's population at 30,896 (±29). The 2020 Census counted 30,536 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Newington is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Newington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,896 ±29 | 977,290 | +662 |
| Households | 13,073 ±403 | 391,113 | +707 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.07 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,577 ±411 | 416,559 | +767 |
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 Newington?
The median resident of Newington is 45.3 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 19.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 ±1.7 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±1.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2% ±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±1.8 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±1.9 pts | 17.7% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.9% ±2.7 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±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 | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.1% ±2.1 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.8% ±3.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±1.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0% ±3.2 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±2.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±2.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.4 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 Newington earn?
Half of Newington's 13,073 households earn less than $102,884 a year (±$5,757), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $100,481 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,884 ±$5,757 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,553 ±$8,588 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,891 ±$3,270 | $51,016 | +$4,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4% ±1.7 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±2.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±1.5 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±2.1 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 Newington?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Newington's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $310,400 by its owner (±$9,386). The median renter pays $1,524 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,400 ±$9,386 | $323,700 | +$26,725 |
| Median gross rent | $1,524 ±$107 | $1,411 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±8.0 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,259 ±$70 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±3.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±3.5 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 13,577 ±411 | 416,559 | +767 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.3% ±3.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±1.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±2.5 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 do people in Newington work and get to work?
73.3% of Newington's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Newington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±2.1 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3% ±3.3 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4% ±2.2 pts | 16.9% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±1.2 | 23.6 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 Newington?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Newington (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,357 (Tract 4946) to $117,898 (Tract 4943).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4941Capitol Planning Region | 6,449 | $101,855 |
| Tract 4944Capitol Planning Region | 4,732 | $105,221 |
| Tract 4942.01Capitol Planning Region | 4,731 | $103,233 |
| Tract 4945Capitol Planning Region | 4,629 | $107,674 |
| Tract 4943Capitol Planning Region | 3,936 | $117,898 |
| Tract 4946Capitol Planning Region | 3,511 | $80,357 |
| Tract 4942.02Capitol Planning Region | 2,908 | $116,549 |
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 Newington) · Census block assignment files
How does Newington compare with other places in Connecticut?
Newington ranks 177th 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) | 33rd | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 303 |
| Median household income | 177th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 187th | 303 |
| Median home value | 214th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 121st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 197th | 297 |
| Median age | 143rd | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 161st | 300 |
| Work from home | 181st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 268th | 302 |
Newington's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Newington 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 Newington?
8 of the 57 figures for Newington 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 Newington 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.