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Windsor, Connecticut
Windsor, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Windsor had 29,879 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,492 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,468 (±47). GEOID 0911087000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,879
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,492 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,468 ±47
Median household income
$104,725
±$7,536 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$305,200
±$11,470 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,681
±$62 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Windsor and what county is it in?
Windsor is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 29.5 square miles of land, 999 residents per square mile in 2020.
Windsor 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 Windsor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,879 people lived in Windsor on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 29,492 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,468 (±47).
| Measure | Windsor | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,468±47 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 11,643±337 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 12,071±367 | 416,559 | – |
Windsor's population since 2000
From 28,237 in 2000 to 29,879 in 2025: up 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Windsor 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 Windsor?
The median resident of Windsor is 43.7 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.3%. 16.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Windsor | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±1.9 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±1.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±1.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±2.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4%±1.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.9%±3.0 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.3%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.4%±2.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±2.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3%±1.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.2%±3.5 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7%±2.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2%±2.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.0 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 Windsor earn?
Half of Windsor's 11,643 households earn less than $104,725 a year (±$7,536), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Windsor | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,725±$7,536 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $122,829±$6,618 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,120±$2,321 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9%±4.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4%±1.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±1.9 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 Windsor?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Windsor's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $305,200 by its owner (±$11,470). The median renter pays $1,681 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Windsor | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $305,200±$11,470 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,681±$62 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±9.4 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,163±$69 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±2.3 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.6%±2.3 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 12,071±367 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4%±2.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.2%±2.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±1.6 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 Windsor building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units in Windsor in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 2.0 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 Windsor work and get to work?
74.8% of Windsor's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Windsor | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±2.6 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±3.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1%±3.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 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 Windsor?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Windsor (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,250 (Tract 4738) to $136,813 (Tract 4735.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4731Capitol Planning Region | 6,092 | $108,983 |
| Tract 4737Capitol Planning Region | 5,649 | $95,813 |
| Tract 4735.01Capitol Planning Region | 4,865 | $136,813 |
| Tract 4735.02Capitol Planning Region | 3,551 | $112,500 |
| Tract 4736.01Capitol Planning Region | 3,234 | $106,055 |
| Tract 4736.02Capitol Planning Region | 2,434 | $88,092 |
| Tract 4734Capitol Planning Region | 1,851 | $69,583 |
| Tract 4738Capitol Planning Region | 1,792 | $56,250 |
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 Windsor) · Census block assignment files
How does Windsor compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Windsor is the 354th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 15th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Windsor ranks 170th 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 | 15th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 119th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 132nd | 303 |
| Median household income | 170th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 214th | 303 |
| Median home value | 218th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 91st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 97th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 168th | 297 |
| Median age | 174th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 129th | 300 |
| Work from home | 153rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 268th | 302 |
Windsor's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Windsor 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 Windsor?
7 of the 57 figures for Windsor 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 Windsor 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.