Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

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2023 Population
174,983
0.149% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
45.8
0.439% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
6.85%
5.56% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$101,117
1.38% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$359,000
5.19% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
88,258
6.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT had a population of 175k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $101,117. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT declined from 175,244 to 174,983, a −0.149% decrease and its median household income grew from $99,742 to $101,117, a 1.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.05%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.36%).

11% of the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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.

97.1% of the residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are Wesleyan University (1,288 degrees awarded in 2022), Middlesex Community College (328 degrees), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (173 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was $359,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is home to a population of 175k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.03% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are Spanish (6,911 households), Polish (1,260 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,181 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
87,534
Women
50.7%
85,263
Men
49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 172,797 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

97.1%
2023 Citizenship
97.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    140k ± 757
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.96k ± 591
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    7.09k ± 928
7.45%
Hispanic Population
13k people

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.45% of the people in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are hispanic (13k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Poland
    1,139 ± 826 people
  2. Jamaica
    1,106 ± 814 people
  3. China
    920 ± 743 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Poland, the natal country of 1,139 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,106 and China with 920.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.03%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14.1k people
7.95%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
13.9k people

As of 2023, 8.03% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 7.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,911 households (4.12%)
  2. Polish
    1,260 households (0.751%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,181 households (0.704%)

11% of the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Spanish. 4.12% of the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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
    3,300 ± 300
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,564 ± 327
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,138 ± 274

Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT employs 88.3k people. The largest industries in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (7,066 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,492 people), and Construction (4,488 people), and the highest paying industries are Services incidental to transportation ($294,382), Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($231,592), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($210,532).

Males in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,246. The income inequality in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
40,192
Women
48.5%
42,613
Men
51.5%

The workforce of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2020 was 82,805 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Occupations

88.3k
2022 Value
6.64%
1 Year growth
± 6.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 6.64%, from 82.8k employees to 88.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, are Other managers (3,422 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,857 people), and Registered nurses (2,288 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

88.3k
2022 Value
6.64%
1 Year growth
± 6.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 6.64%, from 82.8k employees to 88.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,066 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,492 people), and Construction (4,488 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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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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US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT awarded 1,905 degrees. The student population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,716 male students and 3,338 female students.

The largest universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Wesleyan University (1,288 and 67.6%), Middlesex Community College (328 and 17.2%), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (173 and 9.08%).

The most popular majors in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are General Psychology (166 and 8.71%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (113 and 5.93%), and General Political Science & Government (99 and 5.2%).

The median tuition cost in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT for private four year colleges is $36,541.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 14.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,054 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,054 students enrolled in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 148 degrees awarded
  2. 113 degrees awarded
  3. 97 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was General Psychology with 148 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,288 degrees awarded
  2. 328 degrees awarded
  3. 173 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wesleyan University with 1,288 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,541) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($524) 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 false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.1k), Bachelors Degree (34.4k), and Some college (28.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was $359,000 in 2023, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $341,300 to $359,000, a 5.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is $101,117. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

Property

$359,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,040
$55,387
Median Property Taxes
±$1,307

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Rent vs Own

75.2%
Homeownership
2023
59.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.2% of the housing units in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

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Household Income

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$101,117
Median Household Income
± $2,587
73.6k
Number of Households
± 2,035

In 2023, the median household income of the 73.6k households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT grew to $101,117 from the previous year's value of $99,742.

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Wage Distribution

0.467
2022 Wage GINI in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.12% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
  3. Carpooled (6.43%)

In 2023, 73.3% of workers in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.43%).

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Commute Time

26 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

6.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT (11.6k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lower Connecticut River Valley 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

96.6% of the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.983% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1169 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,169 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,169 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.42%
Uninsured
54.5%
Employer Coverage
13.2%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
0.983%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT grew by 7.05% from 3.2% to 3.42%.

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