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Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut had a total population of 248, the 198th largest community in Connecticut. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cornwall Bridge Quick Facts

Population 248
Median Household Income N/A
Median Home Value $371,100
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Median Age 50.4 years
Homeownership Rate 71.8%
Affordability Ratio N/A
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School Graduation Rate 93.0%
Diversity Index 29/100
Population 248 198th of 214
Median Income N/A
Poverty Rate 18.9% 52% higher than national
Median Home Value $371,100 average

How Cornwall Bridge Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population239248+3.8%
Median home value$362,500$371,100+2.4%

How Cornwall Bridge Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.6%
$25K-$50K 30.9%
$50K-$100K 8.2%
$100K+ 37.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.7%
$10K-$15K
4.5%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
16.4%
$25K-$30K
18.2%
$30K-$35K
9.1%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
0.0%
$60K-$75K
5.5%
$75K-$100K
2.7%
$100K-$125K
1.8%
$125K-$150K
6.4%
$150K-$200K
20.0%
$200K+
9.1%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.6%|National: 5.2%
54.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%
Median gross rent $911/mo

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

29out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Cornwall Bridge Rankings in Connecticut

#198 Population of 214
N/A Median Income of 204
#176 Education of 214
#111 Home Value of 205

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Cities Similar to Cornwall Bridge

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Brookfield Center248$172,500$478,90049.1%0.0%
Candlewood Lake Club255$250,000+N/A70.9%0.0%
Lake Chaffee235$104,375$260,70025.1%0.0%
Redding Center262$188,482$616,10066.7%2.7%
Knollcrest266$163,125$484,10058.9%8.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 248, Cornwall Bridge'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

Cornwall Bridge is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 248. It ranks as the 198th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cornwall Bridge is 50.4 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 41.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $371,100. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $366,900. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cornwall Bridge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cornwall Bridge, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut?

Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut has a population of 248 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cornwall Bridge, CT?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cornwall Bridge — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Cornwall Bridge, CT?

The poverty rate in Cornwall Bridge is 18.9%. This means approximately 47 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut?

Cornwall Bridge's population is 83.5% White, 0.0% Black, 6.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cornwall Bridge, CT?

The median home value in Cornwall Bridge is $371,100.

How educated is Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut?

26.2% of adults (25+) in Cornwall Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.