Gales Ferry is a CDP located in Connecticut. Gales Ferry has a 2024 population of 1,105. Gales Ferry is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,093 in 2020.
The average household income in Gales Ferry is $90,062 with a poverty rate of 34.86%. The median age in Gales Ferry is 40.7 years: 49.7 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gales Ferry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 90.26% |
| Other race | 43 | 4.19% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 413 | 2.46 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 183 | 2.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.14 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Male | 80 | 3.43 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 23 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 13.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 22.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 17.95% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 20.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 175 | 25.33% |
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 | 591 | 587 | 213 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 23 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $68,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,625 | $0 | $97,647 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,348 | $0 | $69,222 |
| Some College | $0 | $2,499 | $36,125 |
$54,348
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$69,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gales Ferry residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 349 | 37.65% |
| Black | 24 | 9 | 37.5% |
34.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.31%
Male Poverty Rate
44.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gales Ferry is White, with 37.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gales Ferry is Black, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 23.74% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,581 | $102,679 |
| Households | - | $90,062 |
| Married Families | $147,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $61,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
73.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 16.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
61.64%
Born in Gales Ferry
95.42%
Native Born
4.58%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
95.42% of Gales Ferry residents were born in the United States, with 61.64% having been born in Connecticut. 0.39% 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 | 1,105 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,109 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,113 | 118 | 11.86% |
| 2021 | 995 | -98 | -8.97% |
| 2020 | 1,093 | 194 | 21.58% |
| 2019 | 899 | 37 | 4.29% |
| 2018 | 862 | -85 | -8.98% |
| 2017 | 947 | -58 | -5.77% |
| 2016 | 1,005 | 181 | 21.97% |
| 2015 | 824 | -61 | -6.89% |
| 2014 | 885 | -88 | -9.04% |
| 2013 | 973 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 964 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 966 | -196 | -16.87% |
| 2010 | 1,162 | 0 | 0% |