Capitol, CT Local Data & Statistics

State: CT

Total population: 977,290 Household income: $93,394 Rent: $1,411

Overview

Total population

977,290

Rent

$1,411

Year built

1966

Household income

$93,394

Per capita income

$51,016

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Connecticut

Total population

977,290

Adults over 25

681,319

Total households

391,113

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$93,394

Per capita income

$51,016

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,411

Year built

1966

Households that rent

34.3%

Households that own

65.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

63.8%

Black

12.5%

Asian

Two or more races

10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

83.1%

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

16.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

23%

High school graduate or GED

25%

Some college or associate degree

9.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

42.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Capitol, CT with: Hartford Metro Area, CT Connecticut United States

Capitol, CT

Total population977,290

Rent$1,411

Year built1966

Household income$93,394

Per capita income$51,016

Poverty rate10.3%

Unemployment rate2.8%

Hartford Metro Area, CT

Total population1,153,112

Rent$1,416

Year built1967

Household income$95,118

Per capita income$52,245

Poverty rate9.8%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Connecticut State

Total population3,624,508

Rent$1,488

Year built1967

Household income$95,781

Per capita income$55,915

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CountyCapitol, CT	Metro AreaHartford Metro Area, CT	StateConnecticut	CountryUnited States
Total population	977,290	1,153,112	3,624,508	334,922,499
Rent	$1,411	$1,416	$1,488	$1,413
Year built	1966	1967	1967	1980
Household income	$93,394	$95,118	$95,781	$80,734
Per capita income	$51,016	$52,245	$55,915	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.3%	9.8%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.8%	3.2%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for Capitol, CT

Capitol is located in Connecticut .

Rent & Income

In Capitol, the monthly rent is $1,411 and household income is $93,394. Rent is lower than Connecticut and similar to the U.S., and household income is similar to Connecticut and higher than the U.S. The poverty rate is 10.3%, which is similar to Connecticut and lower than the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 34.3% of households. About 48.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 42.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is lower than both Connecticut and the national rate.

Capitol, CT — Rent vs Household Income

Capitol, CT — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Capitol, CT (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,411 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Capitol, CT

Annual Household Income: $93,394

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Capitol, CT

Estimated Rate: 10.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Capitol, CT

In Capitol, CT, households that rent: 134,059 (34.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	134,059	34.3%
Owner-Occupied	257,054	65.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Capitol, CT

In Capitol, CT, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 65,093 (48.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	65,093	48.6%
Other renter households	68,966	51.4%
Total renter households	134,059	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Capitol, CT

Less than High School: 156,402 people (23%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 170,364 people (25%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 67,789 people (9.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 286,764 people (42.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 681,319

📊 Unemployment Rate in Capitol, CT

Estimated Rate: 2.8%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.