Lakes East, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lakes East, Connecticut had a total population of 1,227, the 149th largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $217,534, which is 127% 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 127% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Connecticut.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%.
Lakes East Quick Facts
How Lakes East 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 | 1,295 | 1,227 | -5.3% |
| Median household income | $211,728 | $217,534 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $563,900 | $571,300 | +1.3% |
How Lakes East Compares
Median Household Income
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Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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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+)
Lakes East Rankings in Connecticut
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Cities Similar to Lakes East
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Grosvenor Dale | 1,212 | N/A | $284,400 | 15.3% | 19.0% |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | 84.6% | 1.2% |
| Darien Downtown | 1,242 | $166,085 | $915,400 | 83.4% | 4.5% |
| Sacred Heart University | 1,436 | N/A | N/A | 61.9% | N/A |
| Poplar Plains | 1,141 | $178,816 | $1,207,700 | 92.4% | 1.9% |
Population Overview
Lakes East is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 1,227. It ranks as the 149th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lakes East is 45.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 41.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lakes East is $217,534. This is 127% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 169% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lakes East. 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 unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $571,300. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $366,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lakes East 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
Lakes East has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
72.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 99.4%. Notably, 47.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lakes East, 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 Lakes East, Connecticut?
Lakes East, Connecticut has a population of 1,227 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lakes East, CT?
The median household income in Lakes East is $217,534, which is 169% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lakes East, CT?
The ACS sample for Lakes East 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 Lakes East, Connecticut?
Lakes East's population is 86.1% White, 1.3% Black, 0.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lakes East, CT?
The median home value in Lakes East is $571,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Lakes East, Connecticut?
72.6% of adults (25+) in Lakes East hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 47.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.