West Mountain, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 387, West Mountain'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 Mountain is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 387. It ranks as the 189th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Mountain is 41.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 41.1 years. With 37.2% of the population under 18, West Mountain has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Mountain 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 9.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $918,700. Housing costs are 150% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Mountain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.0%.

Education

79.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 95.1%. Notably, 29.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Mountain, 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.