West Simsbury, CT

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2,796
TOTAL POPULATION
1,310
MALE POPULATION
1,486
FEMALE POPULATION
88.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
57.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$90,143
PER CAPITA INCOME
$176,295
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$175,045
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
70.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
29.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,189
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Simsbury Zip Codes

West Simsbury Area Codes

Race in West Simsbury

The most populous races in West Simsbury are White / Caucasian (2,641 | 94.5%), Hispanic or Latino (108 | 3.9%), and Asian (82 | 2.9%).
Race in West Simsbury
Race# Population% Population
Asian822.9%
Black / African American70.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1083.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,64194.5%
Two or more Races451.6%
Some other Race210.7%
Total2,796100.0%

Ancestry in West Simsbury

The most populous ancestries reported in West Simsbury are Irish (704 | 25.2%), English (657 | 23.5%), German (420 | 15.0%), Polish (298 | 10.7%), and Italian (220 | 7.9%), together accounting for 82.2% of all West Simsbury residents.
Ancestry in West Simsbury
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian70.3%
American1686.0%
Argentinean200.7%
Armenian40.1%
Austrian471.7%
British250.9%
Burmese150.5%
Central American361.3%
Costa Rican361.3%
Cuban90.3%
Czech90.3%
Czechoslovakian80.3%
Danish501.8%
Dutch843.0%
Eastern European662.4%
English65723.5%
European271.0%
French200.7%
French Canadian451.6%
German42015.0%
Greek802.9%
Hungarian140.5%
Indian (Asian)110.4%
Irish70425.2%
Italian2207.9%
Jamaican50.2%
Lithuanian160.6%
Pennsylvania German70.3%
Polish29810.7%
Portuguese210.7%
Puerto Rican431.5%
Russian160.6%
Scotch-Irish170.6%
Scottish471.7%
South American200.7%
Sri Lankan180.6%
Swedish1374.9%
Swiss130.5%
Thai381.4%
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Immigrants in West Simsbury

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Simsbury came from Asia (74 | 2.6%), Latin America (41 | 1.5%), Central America (36 | 1.3%), Costa Rica (36 | 1.3%), and South Central Asia (30 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.8% of all West Simsbury residents.
Immigrants in West Simsbury
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa160.6%
Asia742.6%
Canada150.5%
Caribbean50.2%
Central America361.3%
China110.4%
Costa Rica361.3%
Eastern Asia260.9%
England20.1%
Europe20.1%
India170.6%
Jamaica50.2%
Korea150.5%
Latin America411.5%
Northern Europe20.1%
South Africa160.6%
South Central Asia301.1%
South Eastern Asia180.6%
Sri Lanka130.5%
Vietnam180.6%
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Sex and Age in West Simsbury

Sex and Age in West Simsbury

The most populous age groups in West Simsbury are 60 to 64 Years (176 | 13.4%) for men and 85 Years and over (215 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Years148 (11.3%)151 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Years53 (4.1%)65 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years63 (4.8%)65 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years36 (2.8%)34 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years37 (2.8%)31 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years31 (2.4%)39 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)94 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years60 (4.6%)52 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years123 (9.4%)26 (1.8%)
50 to 54 Years73 (5.6%)126 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years104 (7.9%)89 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years176 (13.4%)189 (12.7%)
65 to 69 Years130 (9.9%)95 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years117 (8.9%)108 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years60 (4.6%)43 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years35 (2.7%)42 (2.8%)
85 Years and over64 (4.9%)215 (14.5%)
Total1,310 (100.0%)1,486 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Simsbury

Median Family Size in West Simsbury

The median family size in West Simsbury is 2.99 persons per family, with single male/father families (38 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (7 | 0.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Simsbury
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple692 (93.9%)2.99
Single Male/Father38 (5.2%)3.18
Single Female/Mother7 (0.9%)2.00
Total Families737 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in West Simsbury

The median household size in West Simsbury is 2.78 persons per household, with single male/father households (38 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (128 | 14.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Simsbury
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple692 (80.0%)3.00
Single Male/Father38 (4.4%)3.18
Single Female/Mother7 (0.8%)2.00
Non-family128 (14.8%)1.46
Total Households865 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Simsbury

Out of a total of 865 households in West Simsbury, 737 (85.2%) are family households, while 128 (14.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 423, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 105.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Simsbury
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-105 (12.1%)
2-Person Households423 (48.9%)17 (2.0%)
3-Person Households114 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households69 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households131 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)6 (0.7%)
Total737 (85.2%)128 (14.8%)

Female Fertility in West Simsbury

Fertility by Age in West Simsbury

Female Fertility by Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Simsbury

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Simsbury
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Simsbury

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Simsbury
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Simsbury

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Simsbury
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Simsbury

Income Overview in West Simsbury

Per Capita Income in West Simsbury is $90,143, while median incomes of families and households are $176,295 and $175,045 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,796$90,143
Median Family Income737$176,295
Mean Family Income737$307,895
Median Household Income865$175,045
Mean Household Income865$277,520
Income Deficit737$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,79670.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,79629.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7960.52

Earnings by Sex in West Simsbury

Average Earnings in West Simsbury are $71,250, $143,690 for men and $42,596 for women, a difference of 70.4%.
Earnings by Sex in West Simsbury
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male736 (58.9%)$143,690
Female513 (41.1%)$42,596
Total1,249 (100.0%)$71,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Simsbury

The most common earnings brackets in West Simsbury are $100,000+ for men (460 | 62.5%) and $100,000+ for women (92 | 17.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Simsbury
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22 (3.0%)28 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (2.6%)21 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99922 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (3.7%)15 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (1.2%)16 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (0.9%)19 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)91 (17.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (5.0%)29 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)57 (11.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (0.9%)17 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (1.1%)49 (9.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99938 (5.2%)15 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (1.8%)17 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (4.5%)29 (5.7%)
$100,000+460 (62.5%)92 (17.9%)
Total736 (100.0%)513 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury

Average earnings in West Simsbury are $144,286 for men and $43,974 for women, a difference of 69.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $170,199, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $170,199. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,409, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $52,019.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$170,199$83,409
Total$144,286$43,974

Family Income in West Simsbury

Family Income Brackets in West Simsbury

According to the West Simsbury family income data, there are 321 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Simsbury
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99960.8%
$25,000 to $34,999385.2%
$35,000 to $49,999172.3%
$50,000 to $74,999385.2%
$75,000 to $99,999496.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910914.8%
$150,000 to $199,99915921.6%
$200,000+32143.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Simsbury

4-person families (72 | 9.8%) account for the highest median family income in West Simsbury with $213,333 per family, while 2-person families (423 | 57.4%) have the highest median income of $100,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Simsbury
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families423 (57.4%)$200,375
3-Person Families114 (15.5%)$0
4-Person Families72 (9.8%)$213,333
5-Person Families128 (17.4%)$170,284
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total737 (100.0%)$176,295

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Simsbury

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Simsbury
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners91 (12.3%)$86,094
1 Earner221 (30.0%)$208,750
2 Earners383 (52.0%)$176,771
3+ Earners42 (5.7%)$0
Total737 (100.0%)$176,295

Household Income in West Simsbury

Household Income Brackets in West Simsbury

With 337 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in West Simsbury, accounting for 39.0% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Simsbury
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000141.6%
$10,000 to $14,99950.6%
$15,000 to $24,999242.8%
$25,000 to $34,999414.7%
$35,000 to $49,999172.0%
$50,000 to $74,999647.4%
$75,000 to $99,999566.5%
$100,000 to $149,99913315.4%
$150,000 to $199,99917420.1%
$200,000+33739.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Simsbury

The median household income in West Simsbury is $175,045, with the highest median household income of $230,353 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 425 households (49.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Simsbury
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years124 (14.3%)$170,398
45 to 64 Years425 (49.1%)$230,353
65+ Years316 (36.5%)$102,083
Total865 (100.0%)$175,045

Poverty in West Simsbury

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Simsbury

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of West Simsbury, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 24 males (36.4%) and 13 females (38.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (12.1%)16 (14.5%)
12 to 14 Years17 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (36.4%)13 (38.2%)
25 to 34 Years11 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (9.7%)10 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years14 (5.1%)3 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.3%)21 (12.9%)
75 Years and over18 (19.4%)34 (19.5%)
Total123 (10.1%)113 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Simsbury

According to the poverty statistics in West Simsbury, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years124 (87.9%)94 (85.5%)
12 to 14 Years36 (67.9%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years22 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years42 (63.6%)21 (61.8%)
25 to 34 Years57 (83.8%)70 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years60 (100.0%)130 (89.0%)
45 to 54 Years177 (90.3%)142 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years259 (94.9%)272 (98.9%)
65 to 74 Years227 (98.7%)142 (87.1%)
75 Years and over75 (80.6%)140 (80.5%)
Total1,097 (89.9%)1,204 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Simsbury

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Simsbury show that 3.8% or 26 of the total 692 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Simsbury
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children444 (97.8%)10 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children96 (85.7%)16 (14.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total666 (96.2%)26 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Simsbury

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Simsbury
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Simsbury

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Simsbury
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in West Simsbury

Employment by Class of Employer in West Simsbury

Among the 1,135 employed individuals in West Simsbury, private company employees (740 | 65.2%), not-for-profit organizations (160 | 14.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (100 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Simsbury
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees74065.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1008.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)554.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations16014.1%
Local Government Employees645.6%
State Government Employees161.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,135100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Simsbury

According to the labor force statistics for West Simsbury, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,332), 51.0% or 1,189 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 43.1% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years58 (82.9%)25 (43.1%)
25 to 29 Years46 (67.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years114 (55.3%)10 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years310 (89.1%)19 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years141 (73.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years268 (73.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years152 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,189 (51.0%)54 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury

According to labor force statistics for West Simsbury, 75.9% of individuals (949) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,250) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 29 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 81.9% or 221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.2% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (75.6%)25 (32.2%)
College / Associate Degree221 (81.9%)12 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher669 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total949 (75.9%)39 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Simsbury are Management (283 | 24.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (167 | 14.7%), Community & Social Service (158 | 13.9%), Architecture & Engineering (96 | 8.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (69 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Simsbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Simsbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Business & Financial (91.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (91.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.0%), and Community & Social Service (60.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Management176 (62.2%)107 (37.8%)
Business & Financial57 (91.9%)5 (8.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science153 (91.6%)14 (8.4%)
Computers & Mathematics49 (87.5%)7 (12.5%)
Architecture & Engineering96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Community & Social Service 63 (39.9%)95 (60.1%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Legal Services & Support51 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37 (55.2%)30 (44.8%)
Health Technologists22 (42.3%)30 (57.7%)
Total (Category)486 (65.9%)251 (34.1%)
Total (Overall)659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Simsbury are Personal Care & Service (50 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 2.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (10 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in West Simsbury

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (45.1%)50 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Simsbury are Sales & Related (154 | 13.6%), and Office & Administration (37 | 3.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Simsbury

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related49 (31.8%)105 (68.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total (Category)49 (25.7%)142 (74.4%)
Total (Overall)659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Simsbury are Construction & Extraction (51 | 4.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Simsbury

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Simsbury are Production (26 | 2.3%), Transportation (26 | 2.3%), and Material Moving (7 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Simsbury

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Simsbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Transportation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)26 (44.1%)33 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Simsbury

Employment Industries in West Simsbury

The major employment industries in West Simsbury include Manufacturing (175 | 15.4%), Finance & Insurance (173 | 15.2%), Professional & Scientific (166 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (152 | 13.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (121 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in West Simsbury

Employment Industries by Sex in West Simsbury

The West Simsbury industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Retail Trade (90.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Simsbury
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing141 (80.6%)34 (19.4%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (9.9%)137 (90.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance109 (63.0%)64 (37.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific125 (75.3%)41 (24.7%)
Enterprise Management44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance35 (28.9%)86 (71.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total659 (58.1%)476 (41.9%)

Education in West Simsbury

School Enrollment in West Simsbury

The most common levels of schooling among the 619 students in West Simsbury are elementary school (198 | 32.0%), high school (124 | 20.0%), and middle school (111 | 17.9%).
School Enrollment in West Simsbury
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool619.9%
Kindergarten406.5%
Elementary School19832.0%
Middle School11117.9%
High School12420.0%
College / Undergraduate7712.4%
Graduate / Professional81.3%
Total619100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Simsbury

Out of a total of 619 students who are enrolled in schools in West Simsbury, 102 (16.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 517 (83.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (47.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Simsbury
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old243 (81.3%)56 (18.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds101 (85.6%)17 (14.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds88 (89.8%)10 (10.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total517 (83.5%)102 (16.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Simsbury

Social sciences (282 | 20.1%), business (241 | 17.1%), physical & health sciences (126 | 9.0%), education (116 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (115 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,406 individuals in West Simsbury who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Simsbury
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics543.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1158.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1269.0%
Psychology402.8%
Social Sciences28220.1%
Engineering634.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies302.1%
Science & Technology1148.1%
Business24117.1%
Education1168.3%
Literature & Languages241.7%
Liberal Arts & History846.0%
Visual & Performing Arts392.8%
Communications322.3%
Arts & Humanities463.3%
Total1,406100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Simsbury

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Simsbury

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Simsbury are males with 2 vehicles (328, accounting for 49.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (238, making up 69.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Simsbury
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (2.6%)19 (4.0%)
2 Vehicles328 (49.8%)238 (50.3%)
3 Vehicles207 (31.4%)101 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles102 (15.5%)110 (23.3%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (0.8%)5 (1.1%)
Total659 (100.0%)473 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Simsbury

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Simsbury are 10 to 14 minutes (173 commuters, 20.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (146 commuters, 17.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (107 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in West Simsbury
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes414.9%
5 to 9 Minutes10712.8%
10 to 14 Minutes17320.6%
15 to 19 Minutes9211.0%
20 to 24 Minutes9411.2%
25 to 29 Minutes111.3%
30 to 34 Minutes14617.4%
35 to 39 Minutes465.5%
40 to 44 Minutes597.0%
45 to 59 Minutes556.6%
60 to 89 Minutes151.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in West Simsbury

The most common commute times in West Simsbury are 30 to 34 minutes (108 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (166 commuters, 38.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Simsbury
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (5.4%)19 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (7.4%)77 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes7 (1.7%)166 (38.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes49 (12.0%)43 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes84 (20.6%)10 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes8 (2.0%)3 (0.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes108 (26.5%)38 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (1.2%)41 (9.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes46 (11.3%)13 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes42 (10.3%)13 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (1.5%)9 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Simsbury

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Simsbury are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (81, 19.9%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (139, 32.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Simsbury
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (2.0%)29 (6.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM35 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (17.4%)10 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (4.7%)47 (10.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM81 (19.9%)16 (3.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM61 (15.0%)66 (15.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM52 (12.8%)32 (7.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.5%)139 (32.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM47 (11.6%)57 (13.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (2.0%)9 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (2.5%)20 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)432 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Ownership in West Simsbury

Of the total 865 dwellings in West Simsbury, owner-occupied units account for 775 (89.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 90 (10.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Simsbury
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77589.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9010.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units865100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Household Size in West Simsbury
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10512.1%
2-Person Household44050.9%
3-Person Household11413.2%
4+ Person Household20623.8%
Total Housing Units865100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Simsbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household58 (55.2%)47 (44.8%)
2-Person Household427 (97.1%)13 (2.9%)
3-Person Household114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household176 (85.4%)30 (14.6%)
Total Housing Units775 (89.6%)90 (10.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Simsbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma34 (70.8%)14 (29.2%)
College/Associate Degree166 (87.4%)24 (12.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher575 (91.7%)52 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Simsbury
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years161.8%
35 to 44 Years10812.5%
45 to 54 Years14116.3%
55 to 64 Years28432.8%
65 to 74 Years21424.7%
75 to 84 Years465.3%
85 Years and Over566.5%
Total865100.0%

Housing Finances in West Simsbury

Median Income by Occupancy in West Simsbury

Median Income by Occupancy in West Simsbury
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied775 (89.6%)$175,729
Renter-Occupied90 (10.4%)$101,250
Average865 (100.0%)$175,045

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Simsbury

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Simsbury
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)5 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)18 (20.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (7.5%)6 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (6.3%)7 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999107 (13.8%)26 (28.9%)
$150,000 or more489 (63.1%)22 (24.4%)
Total775 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Simsbury

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Simsbury
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79913 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9996 (0.8%)12 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499116 (15.0%)12 (13.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99978 (10.1%)15 (16.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499246 (31.7%)17 (18.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99961 (7.9%)14 (15.6%)
$3,000 or more245 (31.6%)20 (22.2%)
Total775 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Simsbury

Housing Structures in West Simsbury

Housing Structures in West Simsbury
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80492.9%
Single Unit, Attached202.3%
2 Unit Apartments60.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments354.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total865100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Simsbury

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Simsbury
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached768 (95.5%)36 (4.5%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total775 (89.6%)90 (10.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Simsbury

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Simsbury
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (0.9%)17 (18.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms18 (2.3%)43 (47.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms171 (22.1%)16 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms579 (74.7%)8 (8.9%)
Total775 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Simsbury

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Simsbury
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas194 (25.0%)14 (15.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas15 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity30 (3.9%)23 (25.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene507 (65.4%)53 (58.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels29 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total775 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Simsbury

Household Vehicle Usage in West Simsbury
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)28 (31.1%)
1 Vehicle66 (8.5%)32 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles404 (52.1%)21 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles305 (39.4%)9 (10.0%)
Total775 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Simsbury

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Simsbury

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units270505
Median Property Value$448,100$461,900
Median Household Income$230,769$329
Monthly Housing Costs$1,490$216
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99917 (6.3%)31 (6.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999163 (60.4%)313 (62.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99962 (23.0%)91 (18.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9998 (3.0%)65 (12.9%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (3.7%)5 (1.0%)
Total270 (100.0%)505 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (6.3%)16 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (15.2%)46 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (3.0%)8 (1.6%)
$150,000 or more160 (59.3%)99 (19.6%)
Total270 (100.0%)505 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Simsbury

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Simsbury
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x121 (44.8%)172,472 (34,152.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x47 (17.4%)124 (24.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)267 (52.9%)
4.0x or more95 (35.2%)39 (7.7%)
Total270 (100.0%)505 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Simsbury
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499260 (96.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (100.0%)505 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Simsbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Simsbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years452 (97.6%)11 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years58 (82.9%)12 (17.1%)
26 to 34 Years138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years338 (97.1%)10 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years548 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years393 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,504 (98.7%)33 (1.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Simsbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Simsbury
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen452 (97.6%)11 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58 (82.9%)12 (17.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Simsbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Simsbury
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00049 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (80.9%)33 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,864 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Simsbury

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)452 (97.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)58 (82.9%)
25 to 34 Years38 (27.5%)100 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)206 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (3.2%)327 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years41 (7.5%)533 (97.3%)
65 to 74 Years375 (95.4%)166 (42.2%)
75 Years and over267 (100.0%)154 (57.7%)
Total732 (28.8%)2,100 (82.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Simsbury

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Simsbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (9.0%)3 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years42 (7.9%)47 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years63 (27.4%)26 (16.0%)
75 Years and over70 (75.3%)128 (73.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Simsbury

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Simsbury: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.9%)16 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years63 (27.4%)4 (2.5%)
75 Years and over24 (25.8%)56 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Simsbury: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.3%)12 (7.4%)
75 Years and over10 (10.7%)44 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Simsbury: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (9.0%)3 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.1%)33 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.3%)7 (4.3%)
75 Years and over30 (32.3%)72 (41.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Simsbury: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.1%)30 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years32 (13.9%)18 (11.0%)
75 Years and over54 (58.1%)105 (60.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Simsbury: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.1%)11 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.3%)11 (6.8%)
75 Years and over42 (45.2%)91 (52.3%)

Technology Access in West Simsbury

Computing Device Access in West Simsbury

Computing Device Access in West Simsbury
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop79792.1%
Smartphone81794.5%
Tablet73985.4%
No Computing Device111.3%
Total865100.0%

Internet Access in West Simsbury

Internet Access in West Simsbury
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home77089.0%
Cellular Data Only586.7%
Satellite Internet101.2%
No Internet273.1%
Total865100.0%

West Simsbury Summary

History

West Simsbury, Connecticut is a small town located in the Farmington Valley region of Hartford County. It was originally part of the town of Simsbury, which was established in 1670. In 1845, the town of West Simsbury was incorporated as a separate town.
The town of West Simsbury was originally a farming community, with many of the original settlers coming from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The town was known for its dairy farms, and the town’s economy was largely based on agriculture. In the late 19th century, the town began to develop into a more suburban community, with the construction of the Farmington Valley Railroad in 1871. This allowed for the development of the town’s first industry, the West Simsbury Manufacturing Company, which produced woolen goods.
The town of West Simsbury continued to grow throughout the 20th century, with the construction of the West Simsbury Reservoir in the 1950s. This provided the town with a reliable source of water, and allowed for the development of the town’s second industry, the West Simsbury Paper Company. The town also saw the development of several residential neighborhoods, as well as the construction of the West Simsbury Shopping Center in the 1970s.

Geography

West Simsbury is located in the Farmington Valley region of Hartford County, Connecticut. The town is bordered by the towns of Avon, Canton, Granby, and Simsbury. The town is located in the western part of the state, and is approximately 20 miles from the state capital of Hartford.
The town of West Simsbury is located in a hilly region, with elevations ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The town is located in the Farmington River watershed, and is home to several small streams and ponds. The town is also home to the West Simsbury Reservoir, which provides the town with a reliable source of water.

Economy

The economy of West Simsbury is largely based on the service industry, with many of the town’s residents employed in the retail, healthcare, and education sectors. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The town is also home to the West Simsbury Paper Company, which produces paper products for the commercial and industrial markets. The company has been in operation since the 1950s, and is one of the town’s largest employers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of West Simsbury had a population of 8,845. The population is largely white (94.3%), with small percentages of African American (2.2%), Asian (1.3%), and Hispanic (1.2%) residents. The median household income in the town is $90,945, and the median home value is $400,000.
The town of West Simsbury is served by the Simsbury Public Schools, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to the University of Connecticut Health Center, which provides medical and research services to the region.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Simsbury?
Total Population of West Simsbury is 2,796.
What is the Total Male Population of West Simsbury?
Total Male Population of West Simsbury is 1,310.
What is the Total Female Population of West Simsbury?
Total Female Population of West Simsbury is 1,486.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Simsbury?
There are 88.16 Males per 100 Females in West Simsbury.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Simsbury?
There are 113.44 Females per 100 Males in West Simsbury.
What is the Median Population Age in West Simsbury?
Median Population Age in West Simsbury is 57.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Simsbury
Average Family Size in West Simsbury is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Simsbury
Average Household Size in West Simsbury is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Simsbury?
Per Capita income in West Simsbury is $90,143.
What is the Median Family Income in West Simsbury?
Median Family Income in West Simsbury is $176,295.
What is the Median Household income in West Simsbury?
Median Household Income in West Simsbury is $175,045.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Simsbury?
Income or Wage Gap in West Simsbury is 70.4%.
Women in West Simsbury earn 29.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Simsbury?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Simsbury is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Simsbury?
There are 1,189 People in the Labor Forcein in West Simsbury.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Simsbury?
51.0% of People are in the Labor Force in West Simsbury.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Simsbury?
Unemployment Rate in West Simsbury is 4.5%.