Town · Connecticut
Willington, Connecticut
Willington, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Willington had 5,601 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,566 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,575 (±26). GEOID 0911085950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,601
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,566 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,575 ±26
Median household income
$91,114
±$11,616 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$305,800
±$48,229 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,357
±$116 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Willington and what county is it in?
Willington is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 33.3 square miles of land, 167 residents per square mile in 2020.
Willington is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Willington is the same area as Census Tract 8401 of Capitol Planning Region: the tract's figures are Willington's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Willington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,601 people lived in Willington on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,566 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,575 (±26).
| Measure | Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,575±26 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 2,627±251 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.11±0.20 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 2,717±257 | 416,559 | – |
Willington's population since 2000
From 5,959 in 2000 to 5,601 in 2025: down 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Willington 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 Willington?
The median resident of Willington is 37.5 years old; 12.8% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.1%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±7.2 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 12.8%±4.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±6.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 51.6%±5.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1%±5.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1%±7.3 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±3.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±3.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±4.5 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8%±3.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±3.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.2%±7.9 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9%±6.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3%±7.1 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±2.4 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 Willington earn?
Half of Willington's 2,627 households earn less than $91,114 a year (±$11,616), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,114±$11,616 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $109,453±$15,725 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,029±$8,248 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0%±5.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.8%±1.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±7.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8%±5.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±6.4 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 Willington?
Owners occupy 64.0% of Willington's occupied homes and renters 36.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $305,800 by its owner (±$48,229). The median renter pays $1,357 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $305,800±$48,229 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,357±$116 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1%±17.6 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,872±$111 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.0%±8.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.0%±8.9 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,717±257 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±9.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1%±9.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±5.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8%±5.1 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 Willington building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Willington in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.9 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 Willington work and get to work?
82.7% of Willington's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes.
| Measure | Willington | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±7.6 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7%±6.8 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±4.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±5.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±3.2 | 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 Willington?
1 census tract lies mostly in Willington (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8401Capitol Planning Region | 5,575 | $91,114 |
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 Willington) · Census block assignment files
How does Willington compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Willington is the 2,099th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 98th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Willington ranks 215th 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 | 98th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 148th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 266th | 303 |
| Median household income | 215th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 202nd | 303 |
| Median home value | 217th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 172nd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 228th | 297 |
| Median age | 269th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 242nd | 300 |
| Work from home | 232nd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 169th | 302 |
Willington's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Willington 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 Willington?
19 of the 57 figures for Willington 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 Willington 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.