West Cornwall, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 70, West Cornwall'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

West Cornwall is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 70. It ranks as the 212th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Cornwall is 61.3 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 8.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.4% 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 West Cornwall is $175,156. This is 83% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 117% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Cornwall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $395,800. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $366,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, West Cornwall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in West Cornwall 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

57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Cornwall, 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.