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Ball Pond, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
2,627
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,330
ZIP codes
0
Ball Pond and its ZIP codes
Ball Pond at a glance
- Ball Pond is about 3.1 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,417 a year, 36% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,100 (8% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,884 a month.
Housing and community stats
Ball Pond, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,417
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$396,100
Median rent
$1,884/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
39.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (808), Irish Americans (563), German Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Ball Pond.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Ball Pond, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ball Pond, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ball Pond, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Ball Pond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor CornersCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Bigelow CornersCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Putnam Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Candlewood KnollsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Kellogg PointCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Candlewood IsleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| KnollcrestCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Bogus HillCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Candlewood OrchardsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Candlewood ShoresCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| InglenookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Brewster Hill, NYCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Candlewood Lake ClubCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| Chimney PointCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Sail HarborCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DanburyCity | 5.5 mi | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ball Pond, CT in?
- Ball Pond is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Ball Pond, CT?
- About 2,627 people live in Ball Pond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ball Pond?
- Nearby places include Taylor Corners (1.2 mi), Bigelow Corners (1.3 mi), Putnam Lake, NY (1.6 mi), Candlewood Knolls (3.4 mi), Kellogg Point (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023