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Lake Bungee, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake Bungee, Connecticut had a total population of 543, the 179th largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $88,369, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

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

Lake Bungee Quick Facts

Population 543
Median Household Income $88,369
Median Home Value $289,200
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Median Age 61.1 years
Homeownership Rate 75.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School Graduation Rate 97.5%
Diversity Index 3/100
Population 543 179th of 214
Median Income $88,369 below average
Poverty Rate 8.8% 29% lower than national
Median Home Value $289,200 bottom 30%

How Lake Bungee 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
Population566543-4.1%
Median household income$83,936$88,369+5.3%
Median home value$248,800$289,200+16.2%

How Lake Bungee Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%
$25K-$50K 2.8%
$50K-$100K 56.0%
$100K+ 29.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
11.7%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
0.0%
$30K-$35K
0.0%
$35K-$40K
0.0%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
9.3%
$60K-$75K
7.6%
$75K-$100K
39.2%
$100K-$125K
20.3%
$125K-$150K
2.4%
$150K-$200K
4.1%
$200K+
2.8%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.6%|National: 5.2%
77.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

3out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Lake Bungee Rankings in Connecticut

#179 Population of 214
#135 Median Income of 204
#197 Education of 214
#150 Home Value of 205

Cities Similar to Lake Bungee

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Norfolk523$74,659$349,00053.5%7.5%
Dayville452$66,707$255,80017.6%2.4%
Groton Long Point546$172,500$969,60078.6%9.2%
Taylor Corners481$140,726$500,00038.7%1.9%
Lakeville510$163,375$868,20077.9%5.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 543, Lake Bungee'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

Lake Bungee is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 543. It ranks as the 179th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Bungee is 61.1 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Bungee is $88,369. This is 8% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake Bungee, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $289,200. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Bungee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.7% vs 61.9%).

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% 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 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Bungee, 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 Lake Bungee, Connecticut?

Lake Bungee, Connecticut has a population of 543 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Bungee, CT?

The median household income in Lake Bungee is $88,369, which is 9% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Bungee, CT?

The poverty rate in Lake Bungee is 8.8%. This means approximately 48 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Bungee, Connecticut?

Lake Bungee's population is 98.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lake Bungee, CT?

The median home value in Lake Bungee is $289,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Lake Bungee, Connecticut?

17.7% of adults (25+) in Lake Bungee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.