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Moosup, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Moosup, Connecticut had a total population of 2,885, the 101st largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $73,024, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

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

Moosup Quick Facts

Population 2,885
Median Household Income $73,024
Median Home Value $270,900
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Median Age 30.1 years
Homeownership Rate 72.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School Graduation Rate 95.4%
Diversity Index 25/100
Population 2,885 101st of 214
Median Income $73,024 bottom 20%
Poverty Rate 14.4% 16% higher than national
Median Home Value $270,900 bottom 30%

How Moosup 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
Population3,2182,885-10.3%
Median household income$75,469$73,024-3.2%
Median home value$269,000$270,900+0.7%

How Moosup Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%
$25K-$50K 8.6%
$50K-$100K 39.5%
$100K+ 33.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.5%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
4.0%
$20K-$25K
7.7%
$25K-$30K
2.0%
$30K-$35K
1.4%
$35K-$40K
5.3%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
1.0%
$60K-$75K
24.2%
$75K-$100K
14.3%
$100K-$125K
8.4%
$125K-$150K
9.8%
$150K-$200K
8.9%
$200K+
6.6%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.6%|National: 5.2%
68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,066/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out 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

Moosup Rankings in Connecticut

#101 Population of 214
#170 Median Income of 204
#195 Education of 214
#163 Home Value of 205

Cities Similar to Moosup

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Fairfield University2,939N/AN/A5.7%92.3%
Oxoboxo River2,782$69,167$246,20016.8%24.1%
Coventry Lake2,647$73,224$262,70044.8%15.7%
Niantic3,123$81,250$396,00048.2%3.6%
Waterford3,304$73,156$282,90027.3%7.0%

Population Overview

Moosup is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 2,885. It ranks as the 101st most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moosup is 30.1 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 41.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moosup is $73,024. This is 24% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Moosup, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $270,900. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moosup has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

18.4% 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 57% 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 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moosup, 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 Moosup, Connecticut?

Moosup, Connecticut has a population of 2,885 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Moosup, CT?

The median household income in Moosup is $73,024, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Moosup, CT?

The poverty rate in Moosup is 14.4%. This means approximately 417 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Moosup, Connecticut?

Moosup's population is 86.1% White, 3.0% Black, 1.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Moosup, CT?

The median home value in Moosup is $270,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Moosup, Connecticut?

18.4% of adults (25+) in Moosup hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.