South Central East PUMA, CT

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2024 Population

133,630

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

49.4

0.202% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

4.83%

3.84% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$116,808

5.01% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$408,500

6.63% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

64,121

2.6% 1-year decline

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13.7% of the households in South Central East 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.

96.3% of the residents in South Central East PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central East PUMA, CT are Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven (135 degrees awarded in 2023), TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford (25 degrees), and Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology (20 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Central East PUMA, CT was $408,500, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in South Central East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central East PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

South Central East PUMA, CT borders New Haven Town PUMA, CT, Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, South Central West PUMA, CT, South Central North PUMA, CT, Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT, Norwalk & Westport Towns PUMA, CT, and Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

South Central East PUMA, CT is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.6% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (14.2k people).

In 2024, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in South Central East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.1k 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 South Central East PUMA, CT are Spanish (6,927 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,754 households), and Italian (1,693 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,781

Women

50.9%

65,377

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 133,158 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in South Central East PUMA, CT.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.3% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Central East PUMA, CT was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Central East PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central East PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 1.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.41k ± 725
Other (Hispanic)
5.1k ± 997

9.23%

Hispanic Population

12.3k people

9.23% of the people in South Central East PUMA, CT are hispanic (12.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Central East PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Italy
1,150 ± 829 people
China
924 ± 744 people
Ecuador
863 ± 719 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central East PUMA, CT was Italy, the natal country of 1,150 South Central East PUMA, CT residents, followed by China with 924 and Ecuador with 863.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

9.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2024, 10.6% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents (14.2k 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 South Central East PUMA, CT was 9.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Central East PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,927 households (5.4%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,754 households (1.37%)
Italian
1,693 households (1.32%)

13.7% of the households in South Central East 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 South Central East PUMA, CT was Spanish. 5.4% of the households in South Central East 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
2,328 ± 370
Gulf War (2001-)
885 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
654 ± 250

South Central East PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Central East PUMA, CT.

Economy

The economy of South Central East PUMA, CT employs 64.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Central East PUMA, CT were Elementary & secondary schools (5,435 people), Construction (4,349 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,985 people), and the highest paying industries were Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($456,393), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($219,616), and Scientific research & development services ($182,074).

Males in South Central East PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $87,718. The income inequality in South Central East PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,296

Women

48.8%

32,825

Men

51.2%

The workforce of South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 was 64,121 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Central East PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

64.1k

2023 Value

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± −2.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 65.8k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central East PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,030 people), Registered nurses (1,963 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central East 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

64.1k

2023 Value

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± −2.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 65.8k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central East PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,435 people), Construction (4,349 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,985 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central East PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in South Central East PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$78,602

Median earning men ± $2,874

$61,260

Median earning women ± $2,480

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,130), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($111,441), and Manufacturing ($95,537).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($132,634), Information ($83,289), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,481).

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 South Central East 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

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in South Central East PUMA, CT awarded 180 degrees. The student population of South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 277 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central East PUMA, CT are Hispanic or Latino (74 and 41.1%), White (67 and 37.2%), Black or African American (30 and 16.7%), and Two or More Races (4 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in South Central East PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven (135 and 75%), TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford (25 and 13.9%), and Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology (20 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in South Central East PUMA, CT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (71 and 39.4%), General Cosmetology (43 and 23.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (29 and 16.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 293 students enrolled in South Central East PUMA, CT, 5.46% men and 94.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 116 records, of which 97.4% were women and 2.59% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
43 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
25 degrees awarded
Barbering
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Central East PUMA, CT was General Cosmetology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Central East PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
135 degrees awarded
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford
25 degrees awarded
Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven with 135 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central East PUMA, CT, which is 0.0526 times less than the 171 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 74 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 67 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.719% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.466% 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 South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.6k), Bachelors Degree (25.8k), and Graduate Degree (22k).

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 South Central East PUMA, CT was $408,500 in 2024, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $383,100 to $408,500, a 6.63% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central East PUMA, CT is 79.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Central East PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central East PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$408,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,849

$43,831

Median Property Taxes

±$1,268

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 South Central East PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Central East PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.3%

Homeownership

2024

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 79.3% of the housing units in South Central East PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central East 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.

$116,808

Median Household Income

± $4,709

55.2k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2024, the median household income of the 55.2k households in South Central East PUMA, CT grew to $116,808 from the previous year's value of $111,231.

The following chart displays the households in South Central East 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

0.47

2023 Wage GINI in South Central East PUMA, CT

0.478

2022 Wage GINI in South Central East PUMA, CT

In 2023, the income inequality in South Central East PUMA, CT was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central East PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central East PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central East PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Worked At Home (16.6%)
Carpooled (5.89%)

In 2024, 73.6% of workers in South Central East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.89%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central East PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in South Central East PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central East 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 South Central East PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central East PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central East PUMA, CT (6.4k out of 133k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central East PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic 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

97% of the population of South Central East PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.685% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% 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 19.2% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.96%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

18.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.685%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central East PUMA, CT grew by 2.56% from 2.88% to 2.96%.

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