Connecticut River North PUMA, CT

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2024 Population
158,713
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
42.8
0.465% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
6.88%
8.22% 1-year increase
2023 Employed Population
79,653
1.64% 1-year decline

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15.6% of the households in Connecticut River North 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.

95.4% of the residents in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor (601 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Connecticut River North PUMA, CT is home to a population of 159k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.6% of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2024, there were 3.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.8k people) in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Asian (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 Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are Spanish (7,396 households), Other & Unspecified Languages (1,554 households), and Hindi (1,458 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
79,478
Women
50.4%
78,344
Men
49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 157,822 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

95.4%
2024 Citizenship
95.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.4% of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.8k ± 2.16k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    26.9k ± 1.46k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    10.4k ± 1.26k
9.23%
Hispanic Population
14.7k people

In 2024, there were 3.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.8k people) in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.23% of the people in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are hispanic (14.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Jamaica
    6,163 ± N/A people
  2. India
    5,200 ± N/A people
  3. Poland
    759 ± N/A people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was Jamaica, the natal country of 6,163 Connecticut River North PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 5,200 and Poland with 759.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
21.6k people
13.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
21.1k people

As of 2024, 13.6% of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT residents (21.6k 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 Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was 13.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    7,396 households (4.9%)
  2. Other & Unspecified Languages
    1,554 households (1.03%)
  3. Hindi
    1,458 households (0.965%)

15.6% of the households in Connecticut River North 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 Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was Spanish. 4.9% of the households in Connecticut River North 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
    2,377 ± 306
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,549 ± 400
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    602 ± 161

Connecticut River North PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Males in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,197. The income inequality in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
38,887
Women
48.8%
40,766
Men
51.2%

The workforce of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT in 2023 was 79,653 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

79.7k
2023 Value
−1.64%
1 Year decline
± −1.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 81k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

79.7k
2023 Value
−1.64%
1 Year decline
± −1.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.64%, from 81k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Connecticut River North 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

$70,971
Median earning men ± $2,835
$55,791
Median earning women ± $2,693

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($114,360), Public Administration ($91,989), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,819), Public Administration ($78,816), and Construction ($70,712).

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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

Most students graduating from Universities in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are White (227 and 37.8%), Unknown (225 and 37.4%), Hispanic or Latino (80 and 13.3%), and Black or African American (48 and 7.99%).

The largest universities in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor (601 and NaNN%).

The most popular majors in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT are Welding Technology (171 and NaNN%), Electrician (125 and NaNN%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (95 and NaNN%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 971 students enrolled in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, 89.4% men and 10.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 360 records, of which 10.8% were women and 89.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 171 degrees awarded
  2. 125 degrees awarded
  3. 90 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was Welding Technology with 171 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
601 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor with 601 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 559 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT, which is 13.3 times more than the 42 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 227 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 225 degrees awarded.

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Average Net Price by Sector

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

Public, 2-year ($596) 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.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.615% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.807% of women were in the same situation.

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Housing & Living

People in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Rent vs Own

78.3%
Homeownership
2024
60.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 78.3% of the housing units in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.7%.

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Wage Distribution

0.428
2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT
0.428
2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT

In 2023, the income inequality in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0622% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut River North PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (18.5%)
  3. Carpooled (7.08%)

In 2024, 71.9% of workers in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.08%).

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT (10.6k out of 154k 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 N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Connecticut River North 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.

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Health

97.3% of the population of Connecticut River North PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.19% 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, 48.9% were men and 51.1% 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 20% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.68%
Uninsured
58%
Employer Coverage
13.9%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.19%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Connecticut River North PUMA, CT declined by 5.19% from 2.83% to 2.68%.

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