Blue Hills is a CDP located in Connecticut. Blue Hills has a 2024 population of 2,111. Blue Hills is currently declining at a rate of -2.63% annually and its population has decreased by -18.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,600 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Hills is $73,166 with a poverty rate of 17.4%. The median age in Blue Hills is 52.4 years: 44.7 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,770 | 88.99% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 6.74% |
| White | 64 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 883 | 2.25 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 354 | 1.04 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 279 | 3.32 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 250 | 2.78 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 15.76% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 11.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 6.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 598 | 38.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 359 | 23.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,360 | 1,115 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 118 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 94 | 51 |
| White | 58 | 58 | 8 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $126,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,240 | $0 | $64,044 |
| High School Graduate | $45,405 | $45,515 | $45,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,042 | $0 | $9,803 |
| Overall | $40,679 | $41,821 | $38,250 |
| Some College | $28,839 | $42,054 | $21,183 |
$40,679
Average Earnings
$41,821
Average Male
$38,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.42% of Blue Hills residents speak only English, while 6.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,770 | 322 | 18.19% |
| White | 58 | 13 | 22.41% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 11 | 10% |
| Multiple | 134 | 6 | 4.48% |
| Other | 21 | 5 | 23.81% |
17.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Hills is Other, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Hills is Multiple, with 4.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.18% |
| High School | 11.54% |
| Some College | 10.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.33% |
| Male Employed | 9.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,083 | $81,895 |
| Households | $62,672 | $73,166 |
| Married Families | $94,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,197 | $57,820 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 4.01% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
5%
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
52.14%
Born in Blue Hills
67.87%
Native Born
32.13%
Foreign Born
9.75%
Non Citizen
22.37%
Naturalized
67.87% of Blue Hills residents were born in the United States, with 52.14% having been born in Connecticut. 9.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,111 | -57 | -2.63% |
| 2023 | 2,168 | -56 | -2.52% |
| 2022 | 2,224 | -475 | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 2,699 | 99 | 3.81% |
| 2020 | 2,600 | -313 | -10.74% |
| 2019 | 2,913 | 160 | 5.81% |
| 2018 | 2,753 | -505 | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 3,258 | 77 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 3,181 | 309 | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 2,872 | 137 | 5.01% |
| 2014 | 2,735 | 282 | 11.5% |
| 2013 | 2,453 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 2,465 | -70 | -2.76% |
| 2011 | 2,535 | -366 | -12.62% |
| 2010 | 2,901 | 0 | 0% |