Danbury, CT

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2021 Population

86,197

1.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

1.8% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.6%

3.97% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$74,600

1.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$315,000

1.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,917

3.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Danbury, CT had a population of 86.2k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $74,600. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Danbury, CT grew from 84,650 to 86,197, a 1.83% increase and its median household income grew from $73,204 to $74,600, a 1.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.7%), Other (Hispanic) (15.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.43%), White (Hispanic) (7.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.48%).

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.

81.2% of the residents in Danbury, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Danbury, CT are Western Connecticut State University (1,209 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Danbury, CT was $315,000, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 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 86.2k people, from which 81.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 32.2% of Danbury, CT residents were born outside of the country (27.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.7k people) in Danbury, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Other (Hispanic) and 7.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.2%

2021 Citizenship

81.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.2% of Danbury, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Danbury, CT was 81.2%, 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)
43.7k ± 2k
Other (Hispanic)
13.7k ± 2.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.27k ± 1k

29.6%

Hispanic Population

25.6k people

29.6% of the people in Danbury, CT are hispanic (25.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

32.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.7k people

31.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

As of 2021, 32.2% of Danbury, CT residents (27.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Danbury, CT was 31.1%, 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
1,075 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
462 ± 194
Korea
170 ± 83

Danbury, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Danbury, CT employs 46.9k people. The largest industries in Danbury, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,665 people), Retail Trade (5,926 people), and Construction (4,624 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,006), Finance & Insurance ($81,618), and Public Administration ($74,926).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.9k

2021 Value

± 1,980

3.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Danbury, CT grew at a rate of 3.33%, from 45.4k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Danbury, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,940 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,764 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (4,253 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.9k

2021 Value

± 1,980

3.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Danbury, CT grew at a rate of 3.33%, from 45.4k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Danbury, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,665 people), Retail Trade (5,926 people), and Construction (4,624 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

$46,740

Median earning men ± $3,766

$34,811

Median earning women ± $3,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,959), Public Administration ($84,390), and Manufacturing ($67,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($100,324), Construction ($63,886), and Public Administration ($55,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Danbury, 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

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.

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 2021, universities in Danbury, CT awarded 1,209 degrees. The student population of Danbury, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,294 male students and 5,310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Danbury, CT are White (767 and 63.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (222 and 18.4%), Black or African American (104 and 8.61%), and Asian (60 and 4.97%).

The largest universities in Danbury, CT by number of degrees awarded are Western Connecticut State University (1,209 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Danbury, CT are Criminal Justice - Police Science (102 and 8.44%), Registered Nursing (84 and 6.95%), and General Psychology (80 and 6.62%).

The median tuition cost in Danbury, CT for a public four year colleges is $6,162 for in-state students and $18,436 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Danbury, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,604 (44.7% men and 55.3% 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 2021 there were 9,604 students enrolled in Danbury, CT, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,328 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
80 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
102 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
84 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Danbury, CT was General Psychology with 80 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

1,209 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Connecticut State University with 1,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 508 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Danbury, CT, which is 0.725 times less than the 701 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 767 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 222 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 ($6,162) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,619) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

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 Danbury, CT was $315,000 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $311,200 to $315,000, a 1.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Danbury, CT is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Danbury, CT have an average commute time of 29.6 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.

Median household income in Danbury, CT is $74,600. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Danbury, CT was Census Tract 2109 with a value of $123,691, followed by Census Tract 2113 and Census Tract 2110, with respective values of $120,662 and $94,649.

Housing

Property

$315,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,777

$18,656

Median Property Taxes

±$1,101

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

58%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58% of the housing units in Danbury, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Danbury, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2109
Census Tract 2113
Census Tract 2110

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Danbury, CT was Census Tract 2109 with a value of $123,691, followed by Census Tract 2113 and Census Tract 2110, with respective values of $120,662 and $94,649.

The following map shows all of the places in Danbury, 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.

$74,600

Median Household Income

± $5,456

32.2k

Number of Households

± 1,610

In 2021, the median household income of the 32.2k households in Danbury, CT grew to $74,600 from the previous year's value of $73,204.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (8.99%)

In 2021, 70.8% of workers in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (8.99%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Danbury, CT have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.07% 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

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Danbury, CT (8.75k out of 82.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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

86.1% of the population of Danbury, CT has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 9.34% on non-group plans, and 0.282% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1060 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1074 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Fairfield County, CT.

1,060 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,060 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1,074 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfield County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

9.34%

Non-Group

0.282%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Danbury, CT grew by 1.89% from 13.6% to 13.9%.

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.