Guilford is located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. Guilford has a 2024 population of 22,020. Guilford is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,018 in 2020.
The average household income in Guilford is $175,248 with a poverty rate of 3.08%. The median age in Guilford is 50.7 years: 49.3 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guilford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,351 | 87.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,400 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 624 | 2.83% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 312 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,770 | 2.49 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 5,563 | 3 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 2,279 | 1.14 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 658 | 2.76 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Male | 270 | 2.67 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 310 | 1.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,240 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,519 | 28.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,705 | 29.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,745 | 17.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 2,444 | 15.26% |
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 | 14,301 | 14,011 | 8,105 |
| 2+ Races | 610 | 610 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 562 | 519 | 303 |
| Asian | 421 | 418 | 397 |
| Black | 260 | 248 | 120 |
| Other Race | 215 | 204 | 167 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,577 | $125,408 | $69,957 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,303 | $176,875 | $94,677 |
| High School Graduate | $53,771 | $68,814 | $40,455 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,646 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,162 | $103,438 | $59,533 |
| Some College | $45,313 | $59,353 | $37,351 |
$79,162
Average Earnings
$103,438
Average Male
$59,533
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.79% of Guilford residents speak only English, while 10.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,971 | 626 | 3.3% |
| Black | 339 | 23 | 6.78% |
| Other | 303 | 13 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 624 | 9 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 961 | 8 | 0.83% |
| Multiple | 1,399 | 3 | 0.21% |
3.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.49%
Male Poverty Rate
3.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guilford is Black, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guilford is Multiple, with 0.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.44% |
| Some College | 5.02% |
| High School | 3.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 0.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $156,217 | $197,781 |
| Households | $130,036 | $175,248 |
| Married Families | $170,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,253 | $106,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,095
Number of Veterans
1,015
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 628 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 613 |
| 65 to 74 | 258 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 6.92% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
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
55.81%
Born in Guilford
91.8%
Native Born
8.2%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
4.23%
Naturalized
91.8% of Guilford residents were born in the United States, with 55.81% having been born in Connecticut. 3.97% 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 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 22,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 22,020 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 22,028 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 22,018 | -93 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 22,111 | -108 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 22,219 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 22,204 | -44 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 22,248 | -95 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 22,343 | -83 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 22,426 | 32 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 22,394 | -19 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 22,413 | 35 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 22,378 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 22,382 | 0 | 0% |