Windham is located in Southeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Windham has a 2024 population of 23,774. Windham is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,857 in 2020.
The average household income in Windham is $68,426 with a poverty rate of 22.06%. The median age in Windham is 33.7 years: 32.1 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Windham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,106 | 74.05% |
| Two or more races | 2,794 | 11.43% |
| Other race | 1,678 | 6.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,505 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 316 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,307 | 2.25 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 4,585 | 1.41 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 2,942 | 3.01 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 1,474 | 3.07 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 306 | 3.46 | 35 | 65 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,145 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,132 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,745 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,632 | 10.91% |
| High School Graduate | 5,380 | 35.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,007 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 2,923 | 19.53% |
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 | 10,302 | 9,343 | 2,638 |
| Hispanic | 3,715 | 2,627 | 376 |
| 2+ Races | 1,387 | 1,059 | 192 |
| Other Race | 1,055 | 686 | 155 |
| Black | 587 | 525 | 190 |
| Asian | 151 | 151 | 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 | $48,641 | $70,250 | $45,422 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,323 | $49,844 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,816 | $48,295 | $33,178 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,299 | $25,184 | $24,248 |
| Overall | $42,123 | $47,107 | $37,900 |
| Some College | $42,762 | $44,212 | $41,906 |
$42,123
Average Earnings
$47,107
Average Male
$37,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.11% of Windham residents speak only English, while 26.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,654 | 2,425 | 19.16% |
| Hispanic | 6,856 | 1,740 | 25.38% |
| Multiple | 2,582 | 592 | 22.93% |
| Other | 1,606 | 265 | 16.5% |
| Black | 1,034 | 234 | 22.63% |
| Asian | 231 | 126 | 54.55% |
22.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.93%
Male Poverty Rate
23.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Windham is Asian, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Windham is Other, with 16.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.81% |
| High School | 16.02% |
| Some College | 15.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.6% |
| Female Employed | 12.69% |
| Male Employed | 12.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,086 | $82,672 |
| Households | $54,533 | $68,426 |
| Married Families | $87,059 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,169 | $50,070 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
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
1,036
Number of Veterans
1,009
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 380 |
| 65 to 74 | 287 |
| 55 to 64 | 189 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 6.12% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.29% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.37% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.55% |
| Black | 15 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
7%
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
61.73%
Born in Windham
92.58%
Native Born
7.42%
Foreign Born
5.19%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
92.58% of Windham residents were born in the United States, with 61.73% having been born in Connecticut. 5.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,479 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 23,538 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 23,597 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 23,656 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 23,715 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 23,774 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 23,833 | -59 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 23,892 | -28 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 23,920 | 63 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 23,857 | -728 | -2.96% |
| 2019 | 24,585 | -128 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 24,713 | 59 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 24,654 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 24,666 | -90 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 24,756 | -81 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 24,837 | -278 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 25,115 | -167 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 25,282 | -82 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 25,364 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 25,374 | 0 | 0% |