Lake Pocotopaug, CT

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    2024 Population
    4,875
    US Senator
    Richard Blumenthal
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Chris Murphy
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    48
    3.67% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.25%
    17.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $118,150
    8.96% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $310,300
    1.84% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,382
    3.48% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lake Pocotopaug, 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.

    99.1% of the residents in Lake Pocotopaug, CT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lake Pocotopaug, CT was $310,300, and the homeownership rate was 83.3%.

    Most people in Lake Pocotopaug, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Pocotopaug, CT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesConnecticutMiddlesex County, CTHartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTLower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

    Population & Diversity

    Lake Pocotopaug, CT is home to a population of 4.88k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.73% of Lake Pocotopaug, CT residents were born outside of the country (328 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.28k people) in Lake Pocotopaug, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 417 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 87 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Lake Pocotopaug, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Pocotopaug, CT was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Pocotopaug, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.28k ± 648
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      417 ± 301
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      87 ± 99
    2.75%
    Hispanic Population
    134 people

    In 2024, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.28k people) in Lake Pocotopaug, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 417 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 87 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.75% of the people in Lake Pocotopaug, CT are hispanic (134 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Jamaica
      46,306 ± 5,249 people
    2. India
      39,834 ± 4,873 people
    3. Dominican Republic
      31,156 ± 4,315 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 46,306 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,834 and Dominican Republic with 31,156.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    328 people
    5.47%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    258 people

    As of 2024, 6.73% of Lake Pocotopaug, CT residents (328 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 Lake Pocotopaug, CT was 5.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      125 ± 115
    2. Korea
      71 ± 95
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      40 ± 46

    Lake Pocotopaug, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    98% of the population of Lake Pocotopaug, CT has health coverage, with 61.6% on employee plans, 9.11% on Medicaid, 19% on Medicare, 6.85% on non-group plans, and 1.46% 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, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 10.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    1.97%
    Uninsured
    61.6%
    Employer Coverage
    9.11%
    Medicaid
    19%
    Medicare
    6.85%
    Non-Group
    1.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Pocotopaug, CT declined by 18.6% from 2.42% to 1.97%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Lake Pocotopaug, CT employs 2.38k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lake Pocotopaug, CT were Manufacturing (384 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (321 people), and Finance & Insurance (278 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($150,208), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,830), and Public Administration ($123,125).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.38k
    2024 Value
    ± 405
    3.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Pocotopaug, CT grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 2.3k employees to 2.38k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Pocotopaug, CT, are Management Occupations (339 people), Sales & Related Occupations (332 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (291 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Pocotopaug, CT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    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

    2.38k
    2024 Value
    ± 405
    3.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Pocotopaug, CT grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 2.3k employees to 2.38k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Pocotopaug, CT, are Manufacturing (384 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (321 people), and Finance & Insurance (278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Pocotopaug, CT, though some of these residents may live in Lake Pocotopaug, 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

    $82,250
    Median earning men ± $25,814
    $73,512
    Median earning women ± $12,107

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,830), Public Administration ($124,241), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($109,432).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($131,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,167), and Public Administration ($85,764).

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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%.

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

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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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Lake Pocotopaug, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lake Pocotopaug, CT was $310,300 in 2024, which is 0.933 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $304,700 to $310,300, a 1.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Pocotopaug, CT is 83.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lake Pocotopaug, CT have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Pocotopaug, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $310,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,055
    $1,765
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$315

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    83.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    54.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.3% of the housing units in Lake Pocotopaug, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $118,150
    Median Household Income
    ± $22,372
    2.12k
    Number of Households
    ± 356

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.12k households in Lake Pocotopaug, CT grew to $118,150 from the previous year's value of $108,430.

    The following chart displays the households in Lake Pocotopaug, 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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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Pocotopaug, CT is from Connecticut.
    0.495
    2024 Wage GINI in Connecticut
    0.498
    2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

    In 2024, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.618% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.17%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Lake Pocotopaug, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

    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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    Commute Time

    28.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lake Pocotopaug, CT have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lake Pocotopaug, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Pocotopaug, CT (207 out of 4.88k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Pocotopaug, CT is White, followed by Other 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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