Waterford is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 19,603 people and five associated neighborhoods, Waterford is the 58th largest community in Connecticut.Waterford is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 85.36% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Waterford is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Waterford who work in sales jobs (11.45%), management occupations (10.87%), and office and administrative support (9.88%). Also of interest is that Waterford has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Waterford is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Waterford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Waterford is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. The population of Waterford is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.63% of adults in Waterford have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Waterford in 2022 was $50,122, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $200,488 for a family of four. However, Waterford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Waterford is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Waterford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waterford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Waterford include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Waterford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
