Indian Field, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 716, Indian Field'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

Indian Field is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 716. It ranks as the 174th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Indian Field is 48.1 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. 13.0% 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 Indian Field 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 poverty rate stands at 2.6%. This is 74% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. 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 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Indian Field has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

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. 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, 49.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Indian Field, 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.