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Colchester is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 15,504 people and three associated neighborhoods, Colchester is the 74th largest community in Connecticut.

Of important note, Colchester is also a town of artists. Colchester has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Colchester’s character.

Also of interest is that Colchester has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Colchester telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.42% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Colchester 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, Colchester’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

In Colchester, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.62 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small town, Colchester doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Colchester ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Colchester, 46.46% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Colchester in 2022 was $55,820, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $223,280 for a family of four.

The people who call Colchester home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Colchester residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Colchester include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Colchester is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Urdu.