Greenwich, CT

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Population

13,399

0.223% decline

Median Age

41.7


Median Household Income

$94,309

9.99% growth

Poverty Rate

6.96%


Number of Employees

6,635

0.318% growth

Median Property Value

$972,300

0.644% decline

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About

In 2017, Greenwich, CT had a population of 13.4k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $94,309. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Greenwich, CT declined from 13,429 to 13,399, a -0.223% decrease and its median household income grew from $85,745 to $94,309, a 9.99% increase.

The population of Greenwich, CT is 68.3% White Alone, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.29% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Greenwich, CT speak a non-English language, and 86.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Greenwich, CT is $972,300, and the homeownership rate is 47%. Most people in Greenwich, CT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenwich, CT is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Greenwich, CT employs 6.64k people. The largest industries in Greenwich, CT are Finance & Insurance (1,100 people), Educational Services (758 people), and Retail Trade (707 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($168,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($142,841), and Utilities ($140,833).

Median household income in Greenwich, CT is $94,309. Males in Greenwich, CT have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,104. The income inequality in Greenwich, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.504, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$94,309

2017 value

± $12,593

9.99%

1 Year Growth

± 15.2%

Households in Greenwich, CT have a median annual income of $94,309, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $85,745 in 2016, which represents a 9.99% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$89,173

Average Male Salary

± $3,087

$62,104

Average Female Salary

± $1,937

In 2017, full-time male employees in Connecticut made 1.44 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $74,650 ± $7,847

  2. White

    $68,654 ± $1,911

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $58,042 ± $101,408

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Connecticut workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.504

2017 Wage GINI

0.505

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.504 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.198% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 106

  2. Census Tract 107

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenwich, CT was Census Tract 106 with a value of $97,279, followed by Census Tract 107 and N/A, with respective values of $72,953 and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenwich, CT (932 out of 13.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    743 ± 192

  2. Hispanic

    273 ± 158

  3. Black

    100 ± 114

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greenwich, 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

6.64k

2017 Value

± 579

0.318%

1 Year growth

± 12.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Greenwich, CT grew at a rate of 0.318%, from 6.61k employees to 6.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenwich, CT, are Management Occupations (1,110 people), Sales & Related Occupations (829 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (711 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenwich, CT.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Greenwich, CT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,110 people), Sales & Related Occupations (829 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (711 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Greenwich, CT has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (2.35 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2.18 times), and Legal Occupations (2.15 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Greenwich, CT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($250,001), Management Occupations ($141,406), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($138,672).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.64k

2017 Value

± 579

0.318%

1 Year growth

± 12.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Greenwich, CT grew at a rate of 0.318%, from 6.61k employees to 6.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenwich, CT, are Finance & Insurance (1,100 people), Educational Services (758 people), and Retail Trade (707 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenwich, CT, though some of these residents may live in Greenwich, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Greenwich, CT, by number of employees, are Finance & Insurance (1,100 people), Educational Services (758 people), and Retail Trade (707 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Greenwich, CT has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (3.54 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.77 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.64 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Greenwich, CT, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($168,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($142,841), and Utilities ($140,833).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $35.4B

  2. Coal-n.e.c.

    $22.7B

  3. Machinery

    $17.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $35.4B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($22.7B) and Machinery ($17.4B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$218B

2020 Value

$307B

Projected 2045 Value

40.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $218B. This is expected to increase 40.6% to $307B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. New York

    $27.2B

  2. Massachusetts

    $22.4B

  3. New Jersey

    $12.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $27.2B, followed by Massachusetts with $22.4B and New Jersey and $12.7B.

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

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Health

93.1% of the population of Greenwich, CT has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.404% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Greenwich, CT see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1184 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 288 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.3%). Additionally, Windham County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (29.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,187

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,058

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,964

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Connecticut (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.59%, from $9,517 to $9,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.94%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.404%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenwich, CT declined by 13.8% from 8.05% to 6.94%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Windham County

    10.3% prevalence

  2. Hartford County

    9.5% prevalence

  3. New Haven County

    9% prevalence

Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Connecticut, at 10.3%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Connecticut by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Greenwich, CT is home to a population of 13.4k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 26.8% of Greenwich, CT residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Greenwich, CT is composed of 9.15k White Alone residents (68.3%), 2.03k Hispanic or Latino residents (15.2%), 977 Asian Alone residents (7.29%), 955 Black or African American Alone residents (7.13%), 254 Two or More Races residents (1.9%), 30 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.224%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.1

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Greenwich, CT was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Greenwich, CT are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Greenwich, CT residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

26.8%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

29.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.96k people

As of 2017, 26.8% of Greenwich, CT residents (3.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenwich, CT was 29.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    39,441 ± 4,849 people

  2. Jamaica

    35,154 ± 4,581 people

  3. Mexico

    29,001 ± 4,164 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 39,441 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 35,154 and Mexico with 29,001.

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Citizenship

86.8%

2017 Citizenship

85%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 86.8% of Greenwich, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Greenwich, CT was 85%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    9.15k ± 627

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    2.03k ± 506

  3. Asian Alone

    977 ± 288

In 2017, there were 4.5 times more White Alone residents (9.15k people) in Greenwich, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.03k Hispanic or Latino and 977 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    142 ± 71

  2. Korea

    67 ± 42

  3. World War II

    46 ± 30

Greenwich, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Greenwich, CT was $972,300 in 2017, which is 4.23 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $978,600 to $972,300, a 0.644% decrease. The homeownership rate in Greenwich, CT is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Greenwich, CT have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Greenwich, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$972,300

2017 Median

± $112,354

$978,600

2016 Median

± $135,697

In 2017, the median property value in Greenwich, CT declined from to $972,300 from the previous year's value of $978,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Greenwich, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenwich, CT the largest share of households have a property value in the $2M+ range.

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Household Income

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$94,309

Median Household Income

± $12,593

5.62k

Number of Households

± 464

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.62k households in Greenwich, CT grew to $94,309 from the previous year's value of $85,745.

The following chart displays the households in Greenwich, 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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Greenwich, CT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenwich, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

47%

2017 Homeownership

44.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 47% of the housing units in Greenwich, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Greenwich, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenwich, CT have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.82% of the workforce in Greenwich, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    54.9%

  2. Public Transit

    21%

  3. Walked

    9.41%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Greenwich, CT was Drove Alone (54.9%), followed by those who Public Transit (21%) and those who Walked (9.41%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greenwich, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greenwich, CT have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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