Winsted CDP, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winsted CDP, Connecticut Demographics
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As of 2026, Winsted CDP, Connecticut has a total population of 7,074, the 50th largest city in Connecticut, with a median household income of $66,058, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Winsted CDP Quick Facts

Population 7,074

Median Household Income $66,058

Median Home Value $214,000

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 41.6 years

Homeownership Rate 52.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

High School Graduation Rate 93.6%

Diversity Index 30/100

Population 7,074 50th of 215

Median Income $66,058 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 18.4% 48% higher national

Median Home Value $214,000 bottom 10%

How Winsted CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Winsted CDP

$66,058

$93,760

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Winsted CDP

$214,000

$343,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.0%

$25K-$50K 12.0%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 29.9%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7% | National: 5.2%

63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.6%

Renter 47.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.2%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

31.2%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winsted CDP Rankings in Connecticut

#50 Population of 215

#177 Median Income of 215

#176 Education of 215

#190 Home Value of 215

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Cities Similar to Winsted CDP

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Putnam CDP	7,120	$63,209	$236,000	17.8%	11.9%
Thompsonville CDP	7,473	$71,714	$235,200	22.0%	16.3%
Branford Center CDP	6,130	$70,391	$291,500	39.7%	14.7%
New Milford CDP	7,632	$81,170	$326,200	32.8%	8.3%
Rockville CDP	6,657	$51,607	$192,500	13.9%	23.9%

Population Overview

Winsted CDP is a small city located in Connecticut. The total population is 7,074. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 215 cities and towns in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winsted CDP is 41.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winsted CDP is $66,058. This is 30% lower than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $214,000. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winsted CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 41.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winsted CDP, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 215 Census-designated places in Connecticut. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winsted CDP, Connecticut?

Winsted CDP, Connecticut has a population of 7,074 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winsted CDP, CT?

The median household income in Winsted CDP is $66,058, which is 16% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Winsted CDP, CT?

The poverty rate in Winsted CDP is 18.4%. This means approximately 1,274 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winsted CDP, Connecticut?

Winsted CDP's population is 83.1% White, 2.6% Black, 10.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winsted CDP, CT?

The median home value in Winsted CDP is $214,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Winsted CDP, Connecticut?

24.9% of adults (25+) in Winsted CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.