Capitol East PUMA, CT

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    2024 Population
    113,220
    US Senator
    Richard Blumenthal
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Chris Murphy
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.9
    0.525% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.48%
    3.88% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $115,172
    0.092% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $362,200
    5.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    55,777
    4.65% 1-year growth

    About

    10.5% of the households in Capitol East 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.

    96.5% of the residents in Capitol East PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT are University of Connecticut (9,254 degrees awarded in 2024) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (429 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Capitol East PUMA, CT was $362,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

    Most people in Capitol East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Capitol East PUMA, CT is home to a population of 113k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.33% of Capitol East PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (8.3k people).

    In 2024, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.3k people) in Capitol East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.33k 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 East PUMA, CT are Spanish (4,140 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,674 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (585 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    56,246
    Women
    50%
    56,244
    Men
    50%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 112,490 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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    Citizenship

    96.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.5% of Capitol East 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 East PUMA, CT was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitol East PUMA, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      91.3k ± 1.68k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      5.43k ± 646
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.33k ± 548
    6.88%
    Hispanic Population
    7.79k people

    In 2024, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.3k people) in Capitol East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.43k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.88% of the people in Capitol East PUMA, CT are hispanic (7.79k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. China
      1,811 ± 1,036 people
    2. India
      952 ± 754 people
    3. Canada
      606 ± 603 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT was China, the natal country of 1,811 Capitol East PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 952 and Canada with 606.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.33%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.3k people
    7.52%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.29k people

    As of 2024, 7.33% of Capitol East PUMA, CT residents (8.3k 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 Capitol East PUMA, CT was 7.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      4,140 households (3.8%)
    2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      1,674 households (1.54%)
    3. French (Incl. Cajun)
      585 households (0.537%)

    10.5% of the households in Capitol East 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 East PUMA, CT was Spanish. 3.8% of the households in Capitol East PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,244 ± 338
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,001 ± 247
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      708 ± 183

    Capitol East PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    97.2% of the population of Capitol East PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.09% 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, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    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 21.7% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    2.83%
    Uninsured
    62.2%
    Employer Coverage
    9.42%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    1.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitol East PUMA, CT grew by 8.12% from 2.62% to 2.83%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Capitol East PUMA, CT employs 55.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Capitol East PUMA, CT were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,915 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,202 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,689 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($212,538), Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($188,150), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($141,783).

    Males in Capitol East PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $84,440. The income inequality in Capitol East PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is higher than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    27,396
    Women
    49.1%
    28,381
    Men
    50.9%

    The workforce of Capitol East PUMA, CT in 2024 was 55,777 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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    Occupations

    55.8k
    2024 Value
    4.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.65%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitol East PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 53.3k employees to 55.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitol East PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,068 people), Registered nurses (1,643 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,440 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    55.8k
    2024 Value
    4.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.65%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitol East PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 53.3k employees to 55.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitol East PUMA, CT, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,915 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,202 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,689 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Capitol East 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

    $72,049
    Median earning men ± $3,734
    $49,816
    Median earning women ± $2,889

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($125,272), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,796), and Public Administration ($108,640).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($96,906), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,770), and Public Administration ($89,160).

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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.

    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 2024, universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT awarded 9,683 degrees. The student population of Capitol East PUMA, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 12,949 male students and 15,646 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT are White (4,947 and 57.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,421 and 16.5%), Asian (1,046 and 12.1%), and Black or African American (758 and 8.8%).

    The largest universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (9,254 and 95.6%) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (429 and 4.43%).

    The most popular majors in Capitol East PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (429 and 4.43%), General Psychology (410 and 4.23%), and General Economics (380 and 3.92%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $17,010 for in-state students and $39,678 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Capitol East PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 28,595 (45.3% men and 54.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 28,595 students enrolled in Capitol East PUMA, CT, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,318 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 410 degrees awarded
    2. 380 degrees awarded
    3. 288 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capitol East PUMA, CT was General Psychology with 410 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 9,254 degrees awarded
    2. 429 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 9,254 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,555 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capitol East PUMA, CT, which is 0.888 times less than the 5,128 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 4,947 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,421 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($17,010) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,034) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($990) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.348% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.256% 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 East PUMA, CT in 2024 were Some college (23.5k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (20.5k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Capitol East PUMA, CT was $362,200 in 2024, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $342,300 to $362,200, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Capitol East PUMA, CT is 79.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Capitol East PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capitol East PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $362,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,840
    $31,806
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,174

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

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    Rent vs Own

    79.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.9% of the housing units in Capitol East PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.7%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $115,172
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,179
    39.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,635

    In 2024, the median household income of the 39.8k households in Capitol East PUMA, CT declined from $115,172 from the previous year's value of $115,278.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Capitol East PUMA, CT
    0.466
    2023 Wage GINI in Capitol East PUMA, CT

    In 2024, the income inequality in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Capitol East PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Capitol East PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68%)
    2. Worked At Home (21.5%)
    3. Carpooled (5.8%)

    In 2024, 68% of workers in Capitol East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.8%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    28.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Capitol East PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Capitol East PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitol East PUMA, CT (7.54k out of 101k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capitol East 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.

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