Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

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2023 Population

199,311

0.201% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

1.02% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.2%

2.86% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$121,028

5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$775,500

3.66% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

98,421

0.613% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 199k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $121,028. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew from 198,911 to 199,311, a 0.201% increase and its median household income grew from $115,261 to $121,028, a 5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.3%), Other (Hispanic) (8.23%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.05%).

35.8% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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.

85.7% of the residents in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was $775,500, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT borders Western Central PUMA, CT, Norwalk & Westport Towns PUMA, CT, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, and Westchester County (Southeast)--White Plains & Rye City PUMA, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 199k people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.6% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (57.1k people).

In 2023, there were 3.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.5k 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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (35,194 households), Haitian (4,492 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,456 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

102,684

Women

51.6%

96,366

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 199,050 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

85.7%

2023 Citizenship

85.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 85.7% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 85.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 2.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.3k ± 1.87k
Two+ (Hispanic)
16.5k ± 2.11k

23.5%

Hispanic Population

46.8k people

23.5% of the people in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (46.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
6,423 ± 1,936 people
Haiti
3,796 ± 1,498 people
Colombia
3,752 ± 1,490 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Guatemala, the natal country of 6,423 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by Haiti with 3,796 and Colombia with 3,752.

Foreign-Born Population

28.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

57.1k people

29%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

57.6k people

As of 2023, 28.6% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents (57.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
35,194 households (18.7%)
Haitian
4,492 households (2.39%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,456 households (1.84%)

35.8% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 18.7% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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
1,192 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
466 ± 220
Gulf War (2001-)
361 ± 165

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT employs 98.4k people. The largest industries in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,971 people), Construction (5,600 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (5,488 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($436,369), Wired telecommunications carriers ($371,111), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($351,191).

Males in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $100,503. The income inequality in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.555, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,307

Women

46.3%

51,410

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 95,717 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

98.4k

2022 Value

0.613%

1 Year growth

± 0.613%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.613%, from 97.8k employees to 98.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, are Other managers (4,453 people), Accountants & auditors (2,734 people), and Financial managers (2,543 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

98.4k

2022 Value

0.613%

1 Year growth

± 0.613%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.613%, from 97.8k employees to 98.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,971 people), Construction (5,600 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (5,488 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$78,599

Median earning men ± $3,997

$54,782

Median earning women ± $3,043

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($187,839), Information ($118,413), and Wholesale Trade ($96,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($107,708), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,634), and Wholesale Trade ($91,705).

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.

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $15,672 for in-state students and $38,340 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,297 (51.6% men and 48.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,297 students enrolled in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, 51.6% men and 48.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 783 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

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, 4-year or above ($15,672) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($978) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) 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, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.3% 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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (48k), Graduate Degree (36.9k), and High School or Equivalent (28.4k).

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was $775,500 in 2023, which is 2.56 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $748,100 to $775,500, a 3.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is 53.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is $121,028. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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

$775,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$25,263

$41,440

Median Property Taxes

±$1,381

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.8%

Homeownership

2023

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.8% of the housing units in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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.

$121,028

Median Household Income

± $3,170

77k

Number of Households

± 2,187

In 2023, the median household income of the 77k households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew to $121,028 from the previous year's value of $115,261.

The following chart displays the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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

0.555

2022 Wage GINI in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

0.554

2021 Wage GINI in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 0.555 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0974% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (57.3%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)
Public Transit (10.4%)

In 2023, 57.3% of workers in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.4%).

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

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.21% of the workforce in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (16.2k out of 198k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

92.5% of the population of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.173% 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 21.9% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.48%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.173%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT declined by 2.71% from 7.69% to 7.48%.

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