Wauregan is a CDP located in Connecticut. Wauregan has a 2024 population of 1,428. Wauregan is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually but its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,486 in 2020.
The average household income in Wauregan is $90,316 with a poverty rate of 8.52%. The median age in Wauregan is 36 years: 38.5 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wauregan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 816 | 67.49% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 25.89% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 419 | 2.85 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 182 | 3.39 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 104 | 3.49 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.17 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 38 | 2.68 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 7.51% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 12.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.13% |
| High School Graduate | 316 | 39.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.88% |
| Some College | 229 | 28.66% |
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 | 601 | 564 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 72 | 37 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 | $28,654 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,345 | $53,986 | $51,823 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,783 | $54,741 | $41,818 |
| Some College | $55,500 | $59,779 | $41,932 |
$52,783
Average Earnings
$54,741
Average Male
$41,818
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.53% of Wauregan residents speak only English, while 6.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 138 | 58 | 42.03% |
| Multiple | 313 | 58 | 18.53% |
| White | 816 | 45 | 5.51% |
8.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.13%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wauregan is Hispanic, with 42.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wauregan is White, with 5.51% 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 23.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.17% |
| Some College | 11.7% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,091 | $89,908 |
| Households | $90,625 | $90,316 |
| Married Families | $112,823 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,635 | $70,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 4.57% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
49.79%
Born in Wauregan
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.5% of Wauregan residents were born in the United States, with 49.79% having been born in Connecticut. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,428 | 16 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 1,412 | 16 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 1,396 | 51 | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 1,345 | -141 | -9.49% |
| 2020 | 1,486 | 28 | 1.92% |
| 2019 | 1,458 | 137 | 10.37% |
| 2018 | 1,321 | -60 | -4.34% |
| 2017 | 1,381 | 35 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 1,346 | -82 | -5.74% |
| 2015 | 1,428 | 218 | 18.02% |
| 2014 | 1,210 | -28 | -2.26% |
| 2013 | 1,238 | -35 | -2.75% |
| 2012 | 1,273 | 102 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 1,171 | -34 | -2.82% |
| 2010 | 1,205 | 0 | 0% |