Willimantic, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,774
Population
3,279/sq mi density
$41,972
Median Income
$23,190 per capita
$180,600
Home Value
$277,344 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
179
Violent Crime/100K
821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,972 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,774
Census 2023
Population Density
3,279
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
31.9 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 46.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.5%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
46.8%
Asian
2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 31.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
60.9%
Spanish
31.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.2%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.8%
37% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.6%
12% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,774 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,279 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.2% |
| Female | 51.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
Language
| English Only | 60.9% |
| Spanish | 31.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.2% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 17.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.4% |
| Uninsured | 7.6% |
| Broadband Access | 86.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |