Capitol West PUMA, CT

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2024 Population
161,332
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
5.19%
0.328% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$138,064
2.67% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$423,500
5.56% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
78,845
2.25% 1-year growth

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18.8% of the households in Capitol West PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Capitol West PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT are University of Saint Joseph (770 degrees awarded in 2023) and American Institute-West Hartford (210 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Capitol West PUMA, CT was $423,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Capitol West PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Capitol West PUMA, CT is home to a population of 161k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.4% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (23.2k people).

In 2024, there were 8.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Capitol West PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Capitol West PUMA, CT are Spanish (7,657 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,195 households), and Portuguese (1,606 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
82,866
Women
51.6%
77,801
Men
48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 160,667 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

94.8%
2024 Citizenship
94.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.8% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitol West PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    119k ± 1.8k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    14.1k ± 1.13k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.14k ± 940
7.81%
Hispanic Population
12.6k people

In 2024, there were 8.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Capitol West PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.81% of the people in Capitol West PUMA, CT are hispanic (12.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    3,704 ± 1,477 people
  2. Jamaica
    1,064 ± 798 people
  3. Poland
    1,054 ± 794 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capitol West PUMA, CT was India, the natal country of 3,704 Capitol West PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,064 and Poland with 1,054.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.4%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
23.2k people
14.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
23.2k people

As of 2024, 14.4% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents (23.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    7,657 households (5%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    2,195 households (1.43%)
  3. Portuguese
    1,606 households (1.05%)

18.8% of the households in Capitol West PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Spanish. 5% of the households in Capitol West PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,883 ± 293
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,134 ± 274
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    671 ± 163

Capitol West PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Capitol West PUMA, CT employs 78.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Capitol West PUMA, CT were Elementary & secondary schools (6,761 people), Insurance carriers (5,739 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,731 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($267,382), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($264,592), and Beverage manufacturing ($203,205).

Males in Capitol West PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.55 times higher than the average income of females, which is $97,063. The income inequality in Capitol West PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
38,340
Women
48.6%
40,505
Men
51.4%

The workforce of Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2023 was 78,845 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

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Occupations

78.8k
2023 Value
2.25%
1 Year growth
± 2.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Capitol West PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 77.1k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitol West PUMA, CT, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,821 people), Other managers (2,813 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,992 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitol West PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.8k
2023 Value
2.25%
1 Year growth
± 2.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Capitol West PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 77.1k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitol West PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,761 people), Insurance carriers (5,739 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,731 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capitol West PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Capitol West PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$99,139
Median earning men ± $2,924
$65,557
Median earning women ± $3,824

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($148,261), Information ($113,065), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($112,334).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,097), Wholesale Trade ($96,842), and Public Administration ($92,683).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT awarded 980 degrees. The student population of Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 504 male students and 1,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT are White (527 and 54.2%), Hispanic or Latino (175 and 18%), Black or African American (152 and 15.6%), and Asian (48 and 4.94%).

The largest universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Joseph (770 and 78.6%) and American Institute-West Hartford (210 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Capitol West PUMA, CT are Registered Nursing (120 and 12.2%), Social Work (70 and 7.14%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (58 and 5.92%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $45,608.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Capitol West PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,335 (21.6% men and 78.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,335 students enrolled in Capitol West PUMA, CT, 21.6% men and 78.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,242 records, of which 76.8% were women and 23.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Social Work
    52 degrees awarded
  2. General Special Education & Teaching
    44 degrees awarded
  3. Physician Assistant
    44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Social Work with 52 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Saint Joseph
    770 degrees awarded
  2. American Institute-West Hartford
    210 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Joseph with 770 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capitol West PUMA, CT, which is 0.223 times less than the 801 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 527 degrees mean that there were 3.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 175 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.482% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.677% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (42.8k), Graduate Degree (35.6k), and High School or Equivalent (18.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Capitol West PUMA, CT was $423,500 in 2024, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $401,200 to $423,500, a 5.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Capitol West PUMA, CT is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Capitol West PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capitol West PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$423,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,915
$48,740
Median Property Taxes
±$1,189

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Rent vs Own

75.3%
Homeownership
2024
59.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 75.3% of the housing units in Capitol West PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$138,064
Median Household Income
± $3,810
64.8k
Number of Households
± 1,828

In 2024, the median household income of the 64.8k households in Capitol West PUMA, CT grew to $138,064 from the previous year's value of $134,474.

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Wage Distribution

0.482
2023 Wage GINI in Capitol West PUMA, CT
0.492
2022 Wage GINI in Capitol West PUMA, CT

In 2023, the income inequality in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.9% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Capitol West PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Capitol West PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (65.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (24.8%)
  3. Carpooled (5.63%)

In 2024, 65.4% of workers in Capitol West PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.63%).

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capitol West PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Capitol West PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Capitol West PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capitol West PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitol West PUMA, CT (8.26k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capitol West PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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Health

97.7% of the population of Capitol West PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 8.82% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.472% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,209 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.25%
Uninsured
62.9%
Employer Coverage
8.82%
Medicaid
15.3%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
0.472%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT grew by 3.45% from 2.18% to 2.25%.

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