Wethersfield, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wethersfield, Connecticut is 27,180 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $118,523, the median home value is $300,500, and the median age is 44.1.
27,180
Population
2209
People / sq mi
$118,523
Median Income
$300,500
Median Home Value
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Wethersfield covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 2209 people per square mile.
About Wethersfield, CT
Age is the most distinctive thing about Wethersfield: a median age of 44.1, older than the national median. With 27,180 residents, Wethersfield is a city in Connecticut. It ranks #24 among cities in Connecticut by population.
Households take in a median $118,523, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $300,500, with typical rent around $1,303.
About 54.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 16.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Wethersfield — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$118,523
Median Household Income
$56,391
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$300,500
Median Home Value
$1,303
Median Rent
82.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.8%
High School+
54.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
72.5%
Public Transit
16.5%
Work From Home
21.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.4%
Foreign Born
75.5%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
98.5%
Health Insurance
94.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.3% |
| Information | 13.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wethersfield, Connecticut has a population of 27,180 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in Wethersfield, Connecticut is $118,523, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wethersfield, Connecticut is $300,500, with median monthly rent at $1,303 and a homeownership rate of 82.0%.
The median age in Wethersfield, Connecticut is 44.1 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Wethersfield Cdp, CT Climate
Wethersfield Cdp, CT has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F) and receives about 1151 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.4°C
Avg Temp
1151
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 27° | 89 mm |
| February | -2° / 29° | 83 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 95 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 102 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 104 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 98 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 94 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 94 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 98 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 92 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 102 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 100 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wethersfield Cdp, CT
The most comfortable months to visit Wethersfield Cdp, CT are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.