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Simsbury, Connecticut
Simsbury, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Simsbury had 25,582 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,517 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,066 (±52). GEOID 0911068940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,582
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,517 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,066 ±52
Median household income
$157,907
±$10,516 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$443,500
±$10,820 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$2,203
±$118 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Simsbury and what county is it in?
Simsbury is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 33.9 square miles of land, 723 residents per square mile in 2020.
4 places lie inside Simsbury: Simsbury Center (CDP, 6,268 in 2020), Weatogue (CDP, 2,906 in 2020), West Simsbury (CDP, 2,521 in 2020) and Tariffville (CDP, 1,324 in 2020).
Simsbury 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 Simsbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,582 people lived in Simsbury on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 24,517 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,066 (±52).
| Measure | Simsbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,066±52 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 9,358±264 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.07 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 9,606±276 | 416,559 | – |
Simsbury's population since 2000
From 23,234 in 2000 to 25,582 in 2025: up 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Simsbury 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 Simsbury?
The median resident of Simsbury is 42.3 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Simsbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±2.1 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±2.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.5%±1.9 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.8%±2.7 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4%±1.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8%±1.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9%±1.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7%±0.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.9%±2.7 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.4%±2.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7%±2.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.2 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 Simsbury earn?
Half of Simsbury's 9,358 households earn less than $157,907 a year (±$10,516), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Simsbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,907±$10,516 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $207,910±$13,037 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $78,451±$5,165 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8%±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7%±5.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±1.0 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7%±1.1 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 Simsbury?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Simsbury's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $443,500 by its owner (±$10,820). The median renter pays $2,203 a month including utilities, and 43.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Simsbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $443,500±$10,820 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $2,203±$118 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.5%±7.7 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,950±$115 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2%±2.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.8%±2.7 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,606±276 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3%±2.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8%±1.5 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 many new homes is Simsbury building?
Builders took permits for 73 new housing units in Simsbury in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 2.9 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 Simsbury work and get to work?
63.3% of Simsbury's workers drive alone and 27.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Simsbury | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2%±2.0 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3%±3.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.1%±3.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±1.5 | 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 Simsbury?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Simsbury (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $121,563 (Tract 4664) to $189,863 (Tract 4662.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4661.01Capitol Planning Region | 6,237 | $162,447 |
| Tract 4661.02Capitol Planning Region | 5,456 | $150,158 |
| Tract 4663Capitol Planning Region | 4,658 | $171,875 |
| Tract 4662.02Capitol Planning Region | 4,012 | $189,863 |
| Tract 4662.01Capitol Planning Region | 2,516 | $128,490 |
| Tract 4664Capitol Planning Region | 2,187 | $121,563 |
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 Simsbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Simsbury compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Simsbury is the 440th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Simsbury ranks 52nd 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 | 23rd | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 23rd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 168th | 303 |
| Median household income | 52nd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 61st | 303 |
| Median home value | 95th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 141st | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 297 |
| Median age | 205th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 184th | 300 |
| Work from home | 56th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 302 |
Simsbury's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Simsbury 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 Simsbury?
8 of the 57 figures for Simsbury 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 Simsbury 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.