Noroton Heights, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Noroton Heights is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 2,782. It ranks as the 102nd most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Noroton Heights is 40.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 41.1 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Noroton Heights has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Noroton Heights 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 6.6%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $1,225,400. Housing costs are 234% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Noroton Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

80.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Noroton Heights in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 90% 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 94.9%. Notably, 34.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Noroton Heights, 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.