Newington, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Newington, Connecticut is 30,551 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $98,585, the median home value is $279,900, and the median age is 45.2.
30,551
Population
2325
People / sq mi
$98,585
Median Income
$279,900
Median Home Value
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Newington covers 13.1 sq mi of land at 2325 people per square mile.
About Newington, CT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Newington: a median age of 45.2, older than the national median. With 30,551 residents, Newington is a city in Connecticut. It ranks #21 among cities in Connecticut by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $98,585 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $279,900, with typical rent around $1,487.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 13.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Newington — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,585
Median Household Income
$48,737
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$279,900
Median Home Value
$1,487
Median Rent
78.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.4%
High School+
40.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
77.1%
Public Transit
13.0%
Work From Home
21.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.8%
Foreign Born
71.8%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
12.2%
With Disability
95.4%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.4% |
| Information | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newington, Connecticut has a population of 30,551 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in Newington, Connecticut is $98,585, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Newington, Connecticut is $279,900, with median monthly rent at $1,487 and a homeownership rate of 78.1%.
The median age in Newington, Connecticut is 45.2 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.