Hamden, Connecticut Demographics

The median household income in Hamden town was $87,315 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,752(1.97%) from $89,067 in 2020. This income is 117.03% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Hamden town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $110,077. Overall, the median household income for the town of Hamden town stands at $87,315.
In Hamden town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $45,365 for males and $33,334 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $79,216 for males and $67,945 for females.
In Hamden town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $97,198, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $73,702.
In 2021, the population of Hamden town was 60,923, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Hamden town's population was 61,015, an increase of 0.90% compared to a population of 60,472 in 2019.
The median age in Hamden, Connecticut is 37.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.01% were under the age of 15, 26.64% aged 15 to 29, 42.17% aged 30 to 64, 13.00% aged 65 to 84, and 3.18% were 85 years of age and older.
The total population of Hamden town is estimated to be 61,160 with 28,650 males (46.84%) and 32,510 females (53.16%). There are 3,860 more females than males in Hamden town.
Racial distribution of Hamden town population: 55.82% are White, 28.03% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.94% are Asian, 4.94% are some other race and 6.03% are multiracial.