Redding Center, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Redding Center'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

Redding Center is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 196th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Redding Center is 37.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 41.1 years. With 37.0% of the population under 18, Redding Center has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Redding Center is $188,482. This is 97% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 133% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $616,100. Housing costs are 68% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Redding Center was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

66.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 23.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Redding 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.