Bantam is a borough located in Connecticut. Bantam has a 2024 population of 766. Bantam is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 752 in 2020.
The average household income in Bantam is $86,025 with a poverty rate of 8.03%. The median age in Bantam is 38.2 years: 35.9 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bantam was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 98.28% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 353 | 1.97 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.13 | 24 | 76 |
| Married | 152 | 2.94 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 15 | 2.53 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 0 | 100 |
2.87
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
42.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 11.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 8.08% |
| High School Graduate | 183 | 35.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 122 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 416 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 37 | 16 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 27.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,000 | $98,594 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,750 | $83,929 | $101,250 |
| High School Graduate | $46,538 | $67,917 | $33,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,947 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,111 | $90,313 | $27,083 |
| Some College | $52,000 | $115,592 | $25,104 |
$51,111
Average Earnings
$90,313
Average Male
$27,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.42% of Bantam residents speak only English, while 13.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 56 | 9.81% |
8.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.99%
Male Poverty Rate
12.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bantam is White, with 9.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bantam is White, with 9.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.45% |
| Some College | 15.47% |
| High School | 4.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,906 | $133,888 |
| Households | $52,431 | $86,025 |
| Married Families | $129,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,964 | $41,092 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 5.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.41%
Born in Bantam
89.1%
Native Born
10.9%
Foreign Born
9.47%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
89.1% of Bantam residents were born in the United States, with 63.41% having been born in Connecticut. 9.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 784 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 781 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 777 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 773 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 770 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 766 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 763 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 762 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 760 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 752 | 25 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 727 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 729 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 730 | -4 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 734 | -6 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 740 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 743 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 748 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 750 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 754 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 758 | 0 | 0% |