Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

122,627

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.478% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.5%

5.48% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$88,142

1.45% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT is home to a population of 123k people, from which 96.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 10% of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (12.3k people).

In 2024, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.4k people) in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.42k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT are Spanish (10,449 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (947 households), and Portuguese (556 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,198

Women

50.7%

60,503

Men

49.3%

The resident population of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT in 2024 was 122,701 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2024 Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.4k ± 1.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.76k ± 721
Other (Hispanic)
6.42k ± 986

14.4%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

14.4% of the people in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,528 ± 954 people
India
925 ± 744 people
Guyana
782 ± 684 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,528 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 925 and Guyana with 782.

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2024, 10% of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT residents (12.3k 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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,449 households (8.93%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
947 households (0.809%)
Portuguese
556 households (0.475%)

15% of the households in Shoreline Southeastern 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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was Spanish. 8.93% of the households in Shoreline Southeastern 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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,318 ± 341
Vietnam
2,117 ± 301
Gulf War (1990s)
975 ± 216

Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT.

Health

95.5% of the population of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 3.91% 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, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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).

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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.47%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

3.91%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT grew by 0.242% from 4.46% to 4.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT employs 60.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT were Ship & boat building (4,547 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,145 people), and U. S. Navy (3,321 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($277,344), Automotive parts, accessories, & tire stores ($260,308), and Specialized design services ($209,864).

Males in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,749. The income inequality in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,265

Women

46.7%

32,205

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT in 2024 was 60,470 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

60.5k

2024 Value

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 1.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 59.7k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,482 people), Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (1,729 people), and Registered nurses (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.5k

2024 Value

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 1.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 59.7k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, are Ship & boat building (4,547 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,145 people), and U. S. Navy (3,321 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,582

Median earning men ± $2,989

$43,246

Median earning women ± $3,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,903), Public Administration ($96,796), and Manufacturing ($91,873).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($77,968), Public Administration ($69,474), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,982).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Education

The student population of Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,987 male students and 2,030 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT are White (527 and 67.7%), Hispanic or Latino (111 and 14.3%), Two or More Races (49 and 6.3%), and Asian (41 and 5.27%).

The largest universities in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Connecticut College (490 and 59.1%), United States Coast Guard Academy (231 and 27.9%), and Mitchell College (108 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT are General Political Science & Government (73 and 8.81%), General Psychology (70 and 8.44%), and General Economics (44 and 5.31%).

The median tuition costs are $52,160 for private four year colleges, and $17,010 and $39,678 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,017 (49.5% men and 50.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 4,017 students enrolled in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, 49.5% men and 50.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,569 records, of which 52.6% were women and 47.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
73 degrees awarded
General Psychology
70 degrees awarded
General Economics
44 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was General Political Science & Government with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Connecticut College
490 degrees awarded
United States Coast Guard Academy
231 degrees awarded
Mitchell College
108 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Connecticut College with 490 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 353 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, which is 0.742 times less than the 476 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 527 degrees mean that there were 4.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 111 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,706) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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 2024, 0.537% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.674% 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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (26.8k), Bachelors Degree (23.9k), and Some college (19.9k).

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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was $370,100 in 2024, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $339,500 to $370,100, a 9.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$370,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,098

$31,821

Median Property Taxes

±$1,265

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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

Homeownership

2024

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.1% of the housing units in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$88,142

Median Household Income

± $2,813

53k

Number of Households

± 1,835

In 2024, the median household income of the 53k households in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT grew to $88,142 from the previous year's value of $86,879.

The following chart displays the households in Shoreline Southeastern 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2024 Wage GINI in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT

0.477

2023 Wage GINI in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT

In 2024, the income inequality in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.339% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (14.6%)
Carpooled (5.85%)

In 2024, 72.1% of workers in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.85%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shoreline Southeastern 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 Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT (12.2k out of 116k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

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

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

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