Willimantic is a CDP located in Connecticut. Willimantic has a 2024 population of 17,766. Willimantic is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Willimantic is $60,077 with a poverty rate of 27.26%. The median age in Willimantic is 30.5 years: 27.4 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willimantic was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,118 | 68.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,567 | 14.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,444 | 8.13% |
| Other race | 1,269 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 313 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,379 | 2.26 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Non Family | 3,218 | 1.5 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Married | 1,782 | 3.01 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 1,176 | 3.01 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Male | 203 | 3.57 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
39.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 854 | 8.65% |
| Associates Degree | 631 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,306 | 13.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,198 | 12.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,330 | 33.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 918 | 9.3% |
| Some College | 1,631 | 16.53% |
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 | 5,787 | 5,141 | 1,789 |
| Hispanic | 3,209 | 2,177 | 363 |
| 2+ Races | 1,289 | 961 | 178 |
| Other Race | 801 | 488 | 155 |
| Black | 563 | 512 | 181 |
| Asian | 150 | 150 | 92 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 10 |
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 native american people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,177 | $0 | $43,879 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,646 | $61,836 | $61,429 |
| High School Graduate | $29,925 | $29,714 | $30,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,896 | $0 | $24,235 |
| Overall | $34,962 | $35,673 | $34,801 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $40,000 | $34,554 |
$34,962
Average Earnings
$35,673
Average Male
$34,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.49% of Willimantic residents speak only English, while 31.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,346 | 1,813 | 24.68% |
| Hispanic | 5,780 | 1,710 | 29.58% |
| Multiple | 2,360 | 574 | 24.32% |
| Other | 1,198 | 236 | 19.7% |
| Black | 978 | 222 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 228 | 124 | 54.39% |
27.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.76%
Male Poverty Rate
28.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willimantic is Asian, with 54.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willimantic is Other, with 19.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.19% |
| Some College | 22.08% |
| High School | 21.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.6% |
| Female Employed | 16.32% |
| Male Employed | 15.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,489 | $72,097 |
| Households | $45,723 | $60,077 |
| Married Families | $83,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,000 | $45,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
517
Number of Veterans
517
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 287 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 75+ | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.53% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.97% |
| Black | 15 | 1.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
58.15%
Born in Willimantic
90.76%
Native Born
9.24%
Foreign Born
6.89%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
90.76% of Willimantic residents were born in the United States, with 58.15% having been born in Connecticut. 6.89% 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 | 17,766 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 17,764 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 17,762 | -388 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 18,150 | -519 | -2.78% |
| 2020 | 18,669 | 1,311 | 7.55% |
| 2019 | 17,358 | 174 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 17,184 | -366 | -2.09% |
| 2017 | 17,550 | 211 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 17,339 | -72 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 17,411 | -434 | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 17,845 | 222 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 17,623 | 342 | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 17,281 | -214 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 17,495 | -242 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 17,737 | 0 | 0% |