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Terryville, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Terryville, Connecticut had a total population of 5,461, the 65th largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $72,813, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

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

Terryville Quick Facts

Population 5,461
Median Household Income $72,813
Median Home Value $243,800
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 37.7 years
Homeownership Rate 65.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School Graduation Rate 91.9%
Diversity Index 28/100
Population 5,461 65th of 214
Median Income $72,813 bottom 20%
Poverty Rate 12.7% 2% higher than national
Median Home Value $243,800 bottom 20%

How Terryville 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
Population5,1125,461+6.8%
Median household income$73,438$72,813-0.9%
Median home value$221,000$243,800+10.3%

How Terryville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%
$25K-$50K 20.0%
$50K-$100K 32.9%
$100K+ 34.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.4%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
0.4%
$20K-$25K
6.5%
$25K-$30K
3.0%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
6.1%
$40K-$45K
2.1%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
11.4%
$75K-$100K
13.9%
$100K-$125K
12.8%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
5.0%
$200K+
9.3%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.6%|National: 5.2%
70.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,271/mo 20.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

28out 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

Terryville Rankings in Connecticut

#65 Population of 214
#171 Median Income of 204
#185 Education of 214
#178 Home Value of 205

Cities Similar to Terryville

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

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Pawcatuck5,577$80,114$360,60041.2%14.4%
Branford Center6,305$74,150$330,60044.5%12.7%
Sherwood Manor5,706$90,821$255,30026.5%5.0%
Hazardville6,022$81,893$242,90028.4%5.9%
Heritage Village4,968$62,059$243,10046.2%5.6%

Population Overview

Terryville is a small city located in Connecticut. The total population is 5,461. It ranks as the 65th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terryville is 37.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 41.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terryville is $72,813. 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 12.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $243,800. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terryville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Terryville, 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 Terryville, Connecticut?

Terryville, Connecticut has a population of 5,461 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Terryville, CT?

The median household income in Terryville is $72,813, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Terryville, CT?

The poverty rate in Terryville is 12.7%. This means approximately 686 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Terryville, Connecticut?

Terryville's population is 83.6% White, 1.1% Black, 12.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Terryville, CT?

The median home value in Terryville is $243,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Terryville, Connecticut?

23.3% of adults (25+) in Terryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.