Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT

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2023 Population

107,291

0.0905% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

44.1

4.01% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.37%

2.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$88,243

5.56% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$277,400

4.76% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,329

2.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT had a population of 107k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $88,243. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT grew from 107,194 to 107,291, a 0.0905% increase and its median household income grew from $83,595 to $88,243, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.8%), White (Hispanic) (1.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.58%).

5.92% of the households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town 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.

98% of the residents in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are Quinebaug Valley Community College (206 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was $277,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT borders Worcester County (South) PUMA, MA, Capitol East PUMA, CT, Inland Southeastern PUMA, CT, Hampden County (East)--Chicopee PUMA, MA, Northern Providence County & Woonsocket City PUMA, RI, Central Rhode Island (Kent County)--Warwick City PUMA, RI, and South Rhode Island--Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT is home to a population of 107k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.12% of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (4.42k people).

In 2023, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.7k people) in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.93k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are Spanish (2,665 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (608 households), and Portuguese (536 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,195

Women

50%

57,116

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,311 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.7k ± 616
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.54k ± 515
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.93k ± 472

5.2%

Hispanic Population

5.58k people

5.2% of the people in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are hispanic (5.58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
955 ± 756 people
Canada
487 ± 541 people
China
461 ± 526 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was Mexico, the natal country of 955 Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT residents, followed by Canada with 487 and China with 461.

Foreign-Born Population

4.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.42k people

4.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.69k people

As of 2023, 4.12% of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT residents (4.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was 4.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,665 households (2.61%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
608 households (0.595%)
Portuguese
536 households (0.525%)

5.92% of the households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was Spanish. 2.61% of the households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,233 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,431 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
1,212 ± 304

Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT employs 56.3k people. The largest industries in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (3,691 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,037 people), and Construction (2,851 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($209,871), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($153,568), and U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified ($132,895).

Males in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,973. The income inequality in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,589

Women

48.4%

28,337

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT in 2020 was 54,926 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

56.3k

2022 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 55k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT, are Cashiers (1,724 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,638 people), and Other managers (1,556 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.3k

2022 Value

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 2.51%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 55k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,691 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,037 people), and Construction (2,851 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,678

Median earning men ± $1,972

$43,885

Median earning women ± $2,740

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($102,847), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,600), and Public Administration ($81,473).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($73,485), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,922), and Construction ($52,460).

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT awarded 206 degrees. The student population of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 468 male students and 727 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are White (161 and 78.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 12.2%), Asian (8 and 3.9%), and Unknown (4 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Quinebaug Valley Community College (206 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT are General Studies (29 and 14.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 and 9.71%), and General Business Administration & Management (20 and 9.71%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,195 students enrolled in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 835 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
29 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
20 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was General Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

206 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Quinebaug Valley Community College with 206 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 71 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT, which is 0.526 times less than the 135 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 161 degrees mean that there were 6.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,176) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($564) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.727% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.827% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Some college (24k), and Bachelors Degree (12.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was $277,400 in 2023, which is 0.914 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $264,800 to $277,400, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT is $88,243. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

Housing

Property

$277,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,431

$33,407

Median Property Taxes

±$1,167

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2023

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.4% of the housing units in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,243

Median Household Income

± $3,902

43.7k

Number of Households

± 1,575

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.7k households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT grew to $88,243 from the previous year's value of $83,595.

The following chart displays the households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2022 Wage GINI in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (6.02%)

In 2023, 82% of workers in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT (8.87k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1169 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

1,169 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,169 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1,174 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.8%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT declined by 10.1% from 4.22% to 3.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeastern Planning Region & Stafford Town PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.