Fenwick, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fenwick, Connecticut had a total population of 49, the 213th largest borough in Connecticut, with a median household income of $171,042, which is 79% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 79% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Connecticut.
- Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 11.7x the median household income.
Fenwick Quick Facts
How Fenwick Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 49 | +16.7% |
| Median household income | $166,750 | $171,042 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $2,000,000+ | $2,000,000+ | +0.0% |
How Fenwick Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fenwick Rankings in Connecticut
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Cities Similar to Fenwick
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall | 70 | $175,156 | $395,800 | 57.8% | 4.3% |
| Cornwall | 84 | N/A | N/A | 65.5% | 5.9% |
| Bogus Hill | 80 | $250,000+ | N/A | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Mashantucket | 86 | $125,000 | $400,000 | 29.3% | 2.4% |
| Kellogg Point | 22 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Fenwick'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
Fenwick is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 213th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fenwick is 67.8 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. 34.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fenwick is $171,042. This is 79% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 112% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fenwick. 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 Fenwick, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 445% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Fenwick was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
75.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% higher 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 98.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fenwick, 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 Fenwick, Connecticut?
Fenwick, Connecticut has a population of 49 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fenwick, CT?
The median household income in Fenwick is $171,042, which is 112% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fenwick, CT?
The ACS sample for Fenwick recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Fenwick, Connecticut?
Fenwick's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fenwick, CT?
The median home value in Fenwick is $2,000,000+. The home-value-to-income ratio is 11.7x.
How educated is Fenwick, Connecticut?
75.5% of adults (25+) in Fenwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.