Pawcatuck is a CDP located in Connecticut. Pawcatuck has a 2024 population of 5,561. Pawcatuck is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually but its population has increased by 10.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Pawcatuck is $87,856 with a poverty rate of 10.47%. The median age in Pawcatuck is 43.6 years: 44 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pawcatuck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,602 | 82.62% |
| Two or more races | 458 | 8.22% |
| Asian | 253 | 4.54% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,499 | 2.23 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.15 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 971 | 3 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 286 | 3.32 | 10.8 | 89.2 |
| Male | 191 | 2.64 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 2.41% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 934 | 23.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 582 | 14.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 30.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 805 | 19.99% |
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 | 3,516 | 3,383 | 1,358 |
| Asian | 203 | 152 | 129 |
| Black | 138 | 128 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 59 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 81 | 9 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,875 | $80,865 | $28,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $112,188 | $77,522 |
| High School Graduate | $36,766 | $57,298 | $16,848 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,579 | $12,105 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $49,536 | $66,959 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $46,125 | $65,341 | $29,187 |
$49,536
Average Earnings
$66,959
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.82% of Pawcatuck residents speak only English, while 7.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,526 | 380 | 8.4% |
| Multiple | 458 | 131 | 28.6% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 42 | 19.27% |
| Native | 30 | 30 | 100% |
10.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.59%
Male Poverty Rate
13.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pawcatuck is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pawcatuck is White, with 8.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.45% |
| Some College | 9.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.12% |
| Female Employed | 3.32% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,083 | $108,533 |
| Households | $70,927 | $87,856 |
| Married Families | $112,695 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,598 | $45,630 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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
247
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
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
34.17%
Born in Pawcatuck
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
3.88%
Naturalized
94.38% of Pawcatuck residents were born in the United States, with 34.17% having been born in Connecticut. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,561 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 5,566 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 5,570 | 187 | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 5,383 | 359 | 7.15% |
| 2020 | 5,024 | -281 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 5,305 | 56 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 5,249 | 250 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4,999 | -142 | -2.76% |
| 2016 | 5,141 | -101 | -1.93% |
| 2015 | 5,242 | -186 | -3.43% |
| 2014 | 5,428 | -282 | -4.94% |
| 2013 | 5,710 | -126 | -2.16% |
| 2012 | 5,836 | 109 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 5,727 | 103 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 5,624 | 0 | 0% |