Botsford, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 635, Botsford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Botsford is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 635. It ranks as the 175th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Botsford is 37.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 41.1 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Botsford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Botsford is $250,000+. This is 161% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Botsford. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Botsford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $610,100. Housing costs are 66% higher than the state median of $366,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Botsford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Botsford is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

52.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 37.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Botsford, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.