Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

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2024 Population

175,822

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

45.9

0.218% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.8%

0.784% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$104,428

3.27% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$379,700

5.77% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

88,137

0.488% 1-year decline

About

10.7% 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.

96.9% 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 (1,213 degrees awarded in 2024), Cortiva Institute (254 degrees), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (180 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was $379,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

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.

Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT borders Capitol East PUMA, CT, Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill & Newington Towns PUMA, CT, New Britain, Southington, Berlin & Plainville Towns PUMA, CT, Shoreline Southeastern PUMA, CT, Inland Southeastern PUMA, CT, South Central North PUMA, CT, South Central East PUMA, CT, and Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is home to a population of 176k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.21% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2024, there were 17.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are Spanish (7,089 households), Portuguese (1,175 households), and Polish (1,153 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,871

Women

50.5%

87,098

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 175,969 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 709
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.78k ± 651
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.45k ± 669

7.82%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

7.82% of the people in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ecuador
1,392 ± 912 people
Jamaica
1,291 ± 879 people
Poland
1,262 ± 869 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Ecuador, the natal country of 1,392 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,291 and Poland with 1,262.

Foreign-Born Population

8.21%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

8.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2024, 8.21% of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT residents (14.4k 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was 8.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,089 households (4.2%)
Portuguese
1,175 households (0.697%)
Polish
1,153 households (0.684%)

10.7% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Spanish. 4.2% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,905 ± 370
Gulf War (2001-)
1,695 ± 321
Gulf War (1990s)
1,009 ± 244

Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT.

Health

96.7% of the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1% 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, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,209 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.3%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT declined by 3.67% from 3.42% to 3.3%.

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

Economy

The economy of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT employs 88.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT were Elementary & secondary schools (6,723 people), Construction (4,669 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,467 people), and the highest paying industries were Services incidental to transportation ($342,798), Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing ($321,430), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($240,382).

Males in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $84,644. 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.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,683

Women

48.4%

45,454

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2024 was 88,137 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

88.1k

2024 Value

−0.488%

1 Year decline

± −0.488%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.488%, from 88.6k employees to 88.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, are Other managers (3,279 people), Registered nurses (2,433 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, 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

88.1k

2024 Value

−0.488%

1 Year decline

± −0.488%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.488%, from 88.6k employees to 88.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,723 people), Construction (4,669 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,467 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$72,573

Median earning men ± $2,201

$53,584

Median earning women ± $1,674

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($110,614), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,564), and Public Administration ($97,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($85,682), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,607), and Public Administration ($73,219).

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 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, 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

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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 2024, universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT awarded 1,647 degrees. The student population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,381 male students and 2,558 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are White (865 and 57.2%), Hispanic or Latino (248 and 16.4%), Asian (136 and 8.99%), and Black or African American (112 and 7.41%).

The largest universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Wesleyan University (1,213 and 73.6%), Cortiva Institute (254 and 15.4%), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (180 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT are Master Aesthetician (188 and 11.4%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (125 and 7.59%), and General Psychology (124 and 7.53%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $39,566.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 16.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,939 (48.2% men and 51.8% 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 2024 there were 4,939 students enrolled in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, 48.2% men and 51.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,373 records, of which 48.2% were women and 51.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
125 degrees awarded
General Psychology
121 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
79 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wesleyan University
1,213 degrees awarded
Cortiva Institute
254 degrees awarded
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
180 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wesleyan University with 1,213 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 593 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, which is 0.563 times less than the 1,054 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 865 degrees mean that there were 3.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 248 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,566) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($245) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.76% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.494% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (36.4k), Bachelors Degree (35.6k), and Some college (29.8k).

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 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was $379,700 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $359,000 to $379,700, a 5.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is 75.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

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.

Housing

Property

$379,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,838

$56,136

Median Property Taxes

±$1,609

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 Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2024

59.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.8% 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 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, 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.

$104,428

Median Household Income

± $2,975

74.1k

Number of Households

± 2,141

In 2024, the median household income of the 74.1k households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT grew to $104,428 from the previous year's value of $101,117.

The following chart displays the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, 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

0.467

2024 Wage GINI in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

0.47

2023 Wage GINI in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT

In 2024, 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 0.625% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (16.8%)
Carpooled (6.48%)

In 2024, 71.6% of workers in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.48%).

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

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 (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT (11.5k out of 170k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.