Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Old Saybrook Center is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 1,659. It ranks as the 134th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Old Saybrook Center is 62.5 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 25.1% 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 Old Saybrook Center is $93,875. This is 2% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 16% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Old Saybrook Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $466,100. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Old Saybrook Center has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.7% vs 61.9%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

58.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 97.7%. Notably, 27.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Old Saybrook Center, 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.