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Southington, Connecticut
Southington, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Southington had 44,242 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,501 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,803 (±34). GEOID 0911070550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,501 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,803 ±34
Median household income
$124,309
±$8,844 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$373,800
±$9,797 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,472
±$77 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Southington and what county is it in?
Southington is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 35.9 square miles of land, 1,213 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Southington: Plantsville (CDP, 2,016 in 2020).
Southington 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 Southington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,242 people lived in Southington on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 43,501 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,803 (±34).
| Measure | Southington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,803±34 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 17,281±362 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.05 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 17,985±395 | 416,559 | – |
Southington's population since 2000
From 39,728 in 2000 to 44,242 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Southington 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 Southington?
The median resident of Southington is 45.0 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±1.4 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±1.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.8%±1.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.0%±2.0 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| 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 | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2%±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.8%±1.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±1.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.4%±3.0 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1%±2.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3%±1.4 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 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 Southington earn?
Half of Southington's 17,281 households earn less than $124,309 a year (±$8,844), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,309±$8,844 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $149,344±$7,083 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,474±$2,746 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4%±3.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6%±1.2 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4%±1.4 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 Southington?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Southington's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $373,800 by its owner (±$9,797). The median renter pays $1,472 a month including utilities, and 36.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,800±$9,797 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,472±$77 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.0%±8.4 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,423±$100 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1%±2.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.9%±2.5 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 17,985±395 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±2.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.5%±1.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6%±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 Southington building?
Builders took permits for 51 new housing units in Southington in 2025 (51 in single-family houses), 1.2 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 Southington work and get to work?
76.7% of Southington's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Southington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4%±1.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±3.1 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±3.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 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 Southington?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Southington (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $57,581 (Tract 4306.03) to $202,679 (Tract 4305.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4305.02Capitol Planning Region | 5,509 | $202,679 |
| Tract 4304Capitol Planning Region | 4,952 | $105,745 |
| Tract 4302.02Capitol Planning Region | 4,513 | $149,948 |
| Tract 4301Capitol Planning Region | 4,345 | $88,942 |
| Tract 4303.01Capitol Planning Region | 4,100 | $161,650 |
| Tract 4302.03Capitol Planning Region | 3,920 | $106,250 |
| Tract 4306.02Capitol Planning Region | 3,653 | $146,691 |
| Tract 4302.01Capitol Planning Region | 3,392 | $132,264 |
| Tract 4306.04Capitol Planning Region | 3,314 | $121,481 |
| Tract 4303.02Capitol Planning Region | 2,555 | $101,601 |
| Tract 4306.03Capitol Planning Region | 1,928 | $57,581 |
| Tract 4305.01Capitol Planning Region | 1,622 | $111,042 |
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 Southington) · Census block assignment files
How does Southington compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Southington is the 198th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 8th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Southington ranks 102nd 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 | 8th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 105th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th | 303 |
| Median household income | 102nd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 303 |
| Median home value | 151st | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 138th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 166th | 297 |
| Median age | 148th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 139th | 300 |
| Work from home | 144th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 221st | 302 |
Southington's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Southington 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 Southington?
5 of the 57 figures for Southington 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 Southington 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.