South Windham, CT

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    2024 Population
    1,281
    US Senator
    Richard Blumenthal
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Chris Murphy
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.4
    1.25% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.4%
    15.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,045
    2.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $214,100
    1.65% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    619
    14% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in South Windham, 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.

    92.6% of the residents in South Windham, CT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in South Windham, CT was $214,100, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

    Most people in South Windham, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Windham, CT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    South Windham, CT is home to a population of 1.28k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.04% of South Windham, CT residents were born outside of the country (103 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (875 people) in South Windham, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 197 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 110 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.6% of South Windham, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Windham, CT was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Windham, 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 South Windham, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      875 ± 331
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      197 ± 305
    3. White (Hispanic)
      110 ± 113
    28.6%
    Hispanic Population
    366 people

    In 2024, there were 4.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (875 people) in South Windham, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 197 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 110 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    28.6% of the people in South Windham, CT are hispanic (366 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Windham, 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

    8.04%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    103 people
    2.08%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    29 people

    As of 2024, 8.04% of South Windham, CT residents (103 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 Windham, CT was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      25 ± 32
    2. Vietnam
      23 ± 30
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      11 ± 24

    South Windham, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in South Windham, CT.

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    Health

    97.8% of the population of South Windham, CT has health coverage, with 24.7% on employee plans, 49.2% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.5% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.19%
    Uninsured
    24.7%
    Employer Coverage
    49.2%
    Medicaid
    10.1%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Windham, CT declined by 71.3% from 7.63% to 2.19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Windham, 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 South Windham, CT employs 619 people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Windham, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (143 people), Retail Trade (88 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (64 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($107,639), Construction ($56,630), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,973).

    Employment

    Occupations

    619
    2024 Value
    ± 186
    −14%
    1 Year decline
    ± 47.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Windham, CT declined at a rate of −14%, from 720 employees to 619 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Windham, CT, are Sales & Related Occupations (131 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (70 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (59 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Windham, CT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    619
    2024 Value
    ± 186
    −14%
    1 Year decline
    ± 47.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Windham, CT declined at a rate of −14%, from 720 employees to 619 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Windham, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (143 people), Retail Trade (88 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (64 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Windham, CT, though some of these residents may live in South Windham, 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

    $54,688
    Median earning men ± $15,227
    $35,000
    Median earning women ± $16,186

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($108,264), Construction ($56,630), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,932).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($28,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,583), and Retail Trade ($20,179).

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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

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    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 South Windham, CT was $214,100 in 2024, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $217,700 to $214,100, a 1.65% decrease. The homeownership rate in South Windham, CT is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Windham, CT have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Windham, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $214,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$49,514
    $388
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$139

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    80%
    Homeownership
    2024
    56.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80% of the housing units in South Windham, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

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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.
    $75,045
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,185
    485
    Number of Households
    ± 155

    In 2024, the median household income of the 485 households in South Windham, CT grew to $75,045 from the previous year's value of $72,917.

    The following chart displays the households in South Windham, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for South Windham, 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 (74%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.1%)
    3. Public Transit (7.12%)

    In 2024, 74% of workers in South Windham, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.12%).

    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

    25.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Windham, CT have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.52% of the workforce in South Windham, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Windham, CT (248 out of 1.28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 15.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Windham, CT is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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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