Danbury, CT

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2024 Population

87,263

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.7%

5.33% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$83,393

0.0348% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$411,200

7.76% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

47,247

1.3% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Danbury, 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.

79.9% of the residents in Danbury, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Danbury, CT are Western Connecticut State University (1,061 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Danbury, CT was $411,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Danbury, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Danbury, CT is home to a population of 87.3k people, from which 79.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 35% of Danbury, CT residents were born outside of the country (30.5k people).

In 2024, there were 2.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35k people) in Danbury, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Other (Hispanic) and 9.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

79.9%

2024 Citizenship

80.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 79.9% of Danbury, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Danbury, CT was 80.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
35k ± 1.65k
Other (Hispanic)
13.7k ± 1.95k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.82k ± 1.59k

32.2%

Hispanic Population

28.1k people

32.2% of the people in Danbury, CT are hispanic (28.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
43,924 ± 5,114 people
India
39,213 ± 4,835 people
Dominican Republic
30,541 ± 4,272 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 43,924 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,213 and Dominican Republic with 30,541.

Foreign-Born Population

35%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

30.5k people

34.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29.8k people

As of 2024, 35% of Danbury, CT residents (30.5k 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 Danbury, CT was 34.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
921 ± 240
Gulf War (2001-)
503 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
214 ± 110

Danbury, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Danbury, CT.

Economy

The economy of Danbury, CT employs 47.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Danbury, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,975 people), Retail Trade (5,654 people), and Manufacturing (4,745 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($107,344), Finance & Insurance ($104,000), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,645).

Employment

Occupations

47.2k

2024 Value

± 2,029

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Danbury, CT grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 46.6k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Danbury, CT, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,908 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,875 people), and Management Occupations (4,183 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Danbury, 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

47.2k

2024 Value

± 2,029

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Danbury, CT grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 46.6k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Danbury, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,975 people), Retail Trade (5,654 people), and Manufacturing (4,745 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Danbury, CT, though some of these residents may live in Danbury, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,532

Median earning men ± $2,095

$40,776

Median earning women ± $3,368

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,637), Information ($90,217), and Public Administration ($87,908).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($115,852), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,911), and Information ($71,349).

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 Danbury, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Danbury, CT awarded 1,061 degrees. The student population of Danbury, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,922 male students and 2,215 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Danbury, CT are White (643 and 60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (214 and 20.2%), Black or African American (83 and 7.83%), and Asian (51 and 4.81%).

The largest universities in Danbury, CT by number of degrees awarded are Western Connecticut State University (1,061 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Danbury, CT are General Business Administration & Management (81 and 7.63%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (76 and 7.16%), and Registered Nursing (74 and 6.97%).

The median tuition cost in Danbury, CT for a public four year colleges is $6,664 for in-state students and $9,996 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Danbury, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,137 (46.5% men and 53.5% 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 2023 there were 4,137 students enrolled in Danbury, CT, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,091 records, of which 51.6% were women and 48.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
81 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Danbury, CT was Registered Nursing with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Connecticut State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,061 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Connecticut State University with 1,061 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 436 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Danbury, CT, which is 0.698 times less than the 625 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 643 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 214 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,664) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,099) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Danbury, CT was $411,200 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $381,600 to $411,200, a 7.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Danbury, CT is 53.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Danbury, CT have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Danbury, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$411,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,370

$17,776

Median Property Taxes

±$1,094

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

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

Rent vs Own

53.8%

Homeownership

2024

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.8% of the housing units in Danbury, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Danbury, 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.

$83,393

Median Household Income

± $6,065

33.1k

Number of Households

± 1,693

In 2024, the median household income of the 33.1k households in Danbury, CT declined from $83,393 from the previous year's value of $83,422.

The following chart displays the households in Danbury, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Danbury, CT is from Connecticut.

0.498

2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2023, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.641% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Carpooled (15.4%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)

In 2024, 66.2% of workers in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.4%) and those who worked at home (12.7%).

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

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Danbury, CT have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.15% of the workforce in Danbury, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Danbury, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Danbury, CT (9.93k out of 84.7k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Danbury, CT is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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

85.2% of the population of Danbury, CT has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 9.85% on non-group plans, and 0.348% 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, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.8%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

9.85%

Non-Group

0.348%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Danbury, CT declined by 4.45% from 15.5% to 14.8%.

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

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