Capitol West PUMA, CT

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2022 Population

160,475

2.98% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

42.8

1.61% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

5.62%

13.2% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$126,881

15.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$377,100

13.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

77,109

2.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Capitol West PUMA, CT had a population of 160k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $126,881. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Capitol West PUMA, CT declined from 165,411 to 160,475, a −2.98% decrease and its median household income grew from $109,554 to $126,881, a 15.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Capitol West PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), White (Hispanic) (3.88%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%).

19.4% 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.

94.6% 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 (879 degrees awarded in 2022), Tunxis Community College (591 degrees), and American Institute-West Hartford (252 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Capitol West PUMA, CT was $377,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

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.

Capitol West PUMA, CT borders Hartford Town PUMA, CT, Northwest Hills PUMA, CT, Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill & Newington Towns PUMA, CT, New Britain, Southington, Berlin & Plainville Towns PUMA, CT, Naugatuck Valley North PUMA, CT, and Hampden County (West)--Westfield & Holyoke PUMA, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Capitol West PUMA, CT is home to a population of 160k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.8% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (23.8k people).

In 2022, there were 9.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Capitol West PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.88k 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 langauge in households in Capitol West PUMA, CT are Spanish (8,775 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,537 households), and Portuguese (1,582 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,436

Women

52.3%

75,997

Men

47.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 159,433 inhabitants, with 47.7% men, and 52.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.6%

2022 Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.6% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitol West PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 1.75k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 1.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.88k ± 1.07k

8.73%

Hispanic Population

14k people

8.73% of the people in Capitol West PUMA, CT are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Capitol West PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,142 ± 1,363 people
Jamaica
2,694 ± 1,263 people
China
1,312 ± 886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capitol West PUMA, CT was India, the natal country of 3,142 Capitol West PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 2,694 and China with 1,312.

Foreign-Born Population

14.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23.8k people

16.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.7k people

As of 2022, 14.8% of Capitol West PUMA, CT residents (23.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,775 households (5.76%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,537 households (1.67%)
Portuguese
1,582 households (1.04%)

19.4% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Spanish. 5.76% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,739 ± 309
Gulf War (1990s)
838 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
799 ± 194

Capitol West PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Capitol West PUMA, CT employs 77.1k people. The largest industries in Capitol West PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (6,438 people), Insurance carriers (5,803 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,614 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($227,302), Offices of physicians ($219,841), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($201,751).

Males in Capitol West PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $92,097. The income inequality in Capitol West PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.492, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,068

Women

50.3%

38,561

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2020 was 77,629 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

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

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Occupations

77.1k

2022 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capitol West PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 78.8k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitol West PUMA, CT, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,597 people), Other managers (2,588 people), and Registered nurses (1,943 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitol West 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

77.1k

2022 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capitol West PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 78.8k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitol West PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,438 people), Insurance carriers (5,803 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,614 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$90,436

Median earning men ± $3,355

$61,674

Median earning women ± $3,598

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($145,987), Wholesale Trade ($115,208), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($104,529).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,031), Wholesale Trade ($91,059), and Manufacturing ($89,028).

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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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 Capitol West PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Capitol West PUMA, CT awarded 1,722 degrees. The student population of Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,892 male students and 3,736 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT are White (998 and 58.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (316 and 18.6%), Black or African American (215 and 12.6%), and Asian (77 and 4.53%).

The largest universities in Capitol West PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Joseph (879 and 51%), Tunxis Community College (591 and 34.3%), and American Institute-West Hartford (252 and 14.6%).

The most popular majors in Capitol West PUMA, CT are General Business (144 and 8.36%), Registered Nursing (139 and 8.07%), and General Studies (93 and 5.4%).

The median tuition cost in Capitol West PUMA, CT for private four year colleges is $41,712.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Capitol West PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,628 (33.6% men and 66.4% 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 2022 there were 5,628 students enrolled in Capitol West PUMA, CT, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,069 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physician Assistant
45 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
58 degrees awarded
Social Work
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Physician Assistant with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Saint Joseph
879 degrees awarded
Tunxis Community College
591 degrees awarded
American Institute-West Hartford
252 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Joseph with 879 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 395 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capitol West PUMA, CT, which is 0.298 times less than the 1,327 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 998 degrees mean that there were 3.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 316 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 ($41,712) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,294) 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, 0.732% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% 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 Capitol West PUMA, CT in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (39.8k), Graduate Degree (33k), and High School or Equivalent (19.3k).

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 Capitol West PUMA, CT was $377,100 in 2022, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $331,500 to $377,100, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Capitol West PUMA, CT is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

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.

Median household income in Capitol West PUMA, CT is $126,881. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

Housing

Property

$377,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,002

$48,488

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

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

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2022

59%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.4% of the housing units in Capitol West PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Capitol West 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Capitol West PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Capitol West 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.

$126,881

Median Household Income

± $4,008

64.3k

Number of Households

± 1,871

In 2022, the median household income of the 64.3k households in Capitol West PUMA, CT grew to $126,881 from the previous year's value of $109,554.

The following chart displays the households in Capitol West 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

0.492

2022 Wage GINI in Capitol West PUMA, CT

0.495

2021 Wage GINI in Capitol West PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Capitol West PUMA, CT was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.679% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Capitol West PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Capitol West PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (19.2%)
Carpooled (4.76%)

In 2022, 72.2% of workers in Capitol West PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.76%).

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

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 (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Capitol West PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Capitol West 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 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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitol West PUMA, CT (8.88k out of 158k 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 55 - 64.

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

98% of the population of Capitol West PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 64.8% on employee plans, 8.44% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 0.502% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1,183 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.04%

Uninsured

64.8%

Employer Coverage

8.44%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

9.94%

Non-Group

0.502%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitol West PUMA, CT declined by 11.1% from 2.3% to 2.04%.

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