South Central North PUMA, CT

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2022 Population

165,876

34.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.1

51.6% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.8%

17.8% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$81,670

48.3% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$256,700

48.1% 1-year decline

2022 Employed Population

75,903

39% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, South Central North PUMA, CT had a population of 166k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $81,670. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Central North PUMA, CT declined from 253,001 to 165,876, a −34.4% decrease and its median household income declined from $158,120 to $81,670, a −48.3% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central North PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.26%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.17%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.97%).

22.3% of the households in South Central North 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.

95% of the residents in South Central North PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central North PUMA, CT are Quinnipiac University (3,108 degrees awarded in 2022), Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (160 degrees), and Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology (125 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Central North PUMA, CT was $256,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in South Central North PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central North PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

South Central North PUMA, CT borders New Haven Town PUMA, CT, New Britain, Southington, Berlin & Plainville Towns PUMA, CT, Lower Connecticut River Valley PUMA, CT, South Central West PUMA, CT, South Central East PUMA, CT, and Naugatuck Valley North PUMA, CT.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

South Central North PUMA, CT is home to a population of 166k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.5% of South Central North PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (19.1k people).

In 2022, there were 5.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (100k people) in South Central North PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Central North PUMA, CT are Spanish (23,219 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,334 households), and Italian (1,017 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,425

Women

51.6%

76,460

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 157,885 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95% of South Central North PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Central North PUMA, CT was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
100k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 1.21k
White (Hispanic)
13.7k ± 1.97k

21.7%

Hispanic Population

35.9k people

21.7% of the people in South Central North PUMA, CT are hispanic (35.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central North PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,566 ± 1,234 people
Ecuador
1,115 ± 817 people
India
1,022 ± 782 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central North PUMA, CT was Mexico, the natal country of 2,566 South Central North PUMA, CT residents, followed by Ecuador with 1,115 and India with 1,022.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.1k people

11.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

30.1k people

As of 2022, 11.5% of South Central North PUMA, CT residents (19.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central North PUMA, CT was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
23,219 households (14.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,334 households (0.849%)
Italian
1,017 households (0.648%)

22.3% of the households in South Central North PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central North PUMA, CT was Spanish. 14.8% of the households in South Central North 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
2,369 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
1,251 ± 332
Korea
813 ± 322

South Central North PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central North PUMA, CT employs 75.9k people. The largest industries in South Central North PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,413 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,518 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,514 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($207,401), Metalworking machinery manufacturing ($175,382), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($129,561).

Males in South Central North PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $72,315. The income inequality in South Central North PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,402

Women

51.5%

59,666

Men

48.5%

The workforce of South Central North PUMA, CT in 2020 was 123,068 people, with 51.5% woman, and 48.5% men.

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

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Occupations

75.9k

2022 Value

−39%

1 Year decline

± −39%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central North PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −39%, from 124k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central North PUMA, CT, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,967 people), Registered nurses (1,829 people), and Teaching assistants (1,808 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central North PUMA, CT.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.9k

2022 Value

−39%

1 Year decline

± −39%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central North PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −39%, from 124k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central North PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,413 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,518 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,514 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central North PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in South Central North PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,088

Median earning men ± $2,045

$45,791

Median earning women ± $1,628

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($226,000), Public Administration ($101,786), and Information ($75,478).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($67,109), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,246), and Wholesale Trade ($58,167).

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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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 North PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in South Central North PUMA, CT awarded 3,393 degrees. The student population of South Central North PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,485 male students and 5,910 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central North PUMA, CT are White (2,448 and 73.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (349 and 10.5%), Black or African American (204 and 6.13%), and Asian (150 and 4.51%).

The largest universities in South Central North PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Quinnipiac University (3,108 and 91.6%), Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (160 and 4.72%), and Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology (125 and 3.68%).

The most popular majors in South Central North PUMA, CT are General Business Administration & Management (334 and 9.84%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (319 and 9.4%), and Registered Nursing (272 and 8.02%).

The median tuition cost in South Central North PUMA, CT for private four year colleges is $49,170.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in South Central North PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,395 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,395 students enrolled in South Central North PUMA, CT, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,510 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
272 degrees awarded
General Finance
114 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
319 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central North PUMA, CT was Registered Nursing with 272 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Central North PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Quinnipiac University
3,108 degrees awarded
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002)
160 degrees awarded
Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology
125 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Quinnipiac University with 3,108 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central North PUMA, CT, which is 0.515 times less than the 2,240 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,448 degrees mean that there were 7.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 349 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 ($49,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,013) 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 2022, 1.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% 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 North PUMA, CT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.5k), Some college (26.4k), and Bachelors Degree (21.9k).

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 North PUMA, CT was $256,700 in 2022, which is 0.911 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $494,600 to $256,700, a 48.1% decrease. The homeownership rate in South Central North PUMA, CT is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Central North PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central North PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central North PUMA, CT is $81,670. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central North PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

Housing

Property

$256,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,967

$43,084

Median Property Taxes

±$1,393

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 North 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 North PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2022

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 64.9% of the housing units in South Central North PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central North PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central North PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central North PUMA, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,670

Median Household Income

± $3,226

66.3k

Number of Households

± 2,073

In 2022, the median household income of the 66.3k households in South Central North PUMA, CT declined from $81,670 from the previous year's value of $158,120.

The following chart displays the households in South Central North 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2022 Wage GINI in South Central North PUMA, CT

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in South Central North PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in South Central North PUMA, CT was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central North PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central North PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (9.96%)
Carpooled (7.37%)

In 2022, 75.9% of workers in South Central North PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.96%) and those who carpooled to work (7.37%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central North PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in South Central North PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central North 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 North 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 North PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central North PUMA, CT (17k out of 158k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central North 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.

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

95.5% of the population of South Central North PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.824% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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).

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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.51%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.824%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central North PUMA, CT grew by 2.49% from 4.4% to 4.51%.

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