Ledyard is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 15,456 people and three associated neighborhoods, Ledyard is the 75th largest community in Connecticut.Unlike some towns, Ledyard isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Ledyard are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Ledyard is a town of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Ledyard who work in management occupations (11.68%), architecture and engineering (9.26%), and office and administrative support (8.06%). Also of interest is that Ledyard has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Ledyard 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, Ledyard’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.The citizens of Ledyard are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 39.00% of adults in Ledyard have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Ledyard in 2022 was $43,734, which is lower middle income relative to Connecticut, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $174,936 for a family of four. Ledyard is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Ledyard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ledyard residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Ledyard include English, Irish, Italian, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Ledyard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
