Storrs, CT

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2023 Population

13,502

23.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

20.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

42%

6.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$33,125

19.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$304,600

2.18% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

5,641

14.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Storrs, CT had a population of 13.5k people with a median age of 20.4 and a median household income of $33,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Storrs, CT declined from 17,606 to 13,502, a −23.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $27,793 to $33,125, a 19.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Storrs, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.27%), White (Hispanic) (2.7%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in Storrs, 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.

90.6% of the residents in Storrs, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Storrs, CT are University of Connecticut (8,782 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Storrs, CT was $304,600, and the homeownership rate was 29.9%.

Most people in Storrs, CT worked at home, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Storrs, CT was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Storrs, CT is home to a population of 13.5k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.3% of Storrs, CT residents were born outside of the country (1.93k people).

In 2023, there were 4.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.91k people) in Storrs, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 982 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

90.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.6% of Storrs, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Storrs, CT was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Storrs, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.91k ± 593
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.17k ± 362
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
982 ± 271

7.23%

Hispanic Population

976 people

7.23% of the people in Storrs, CT are hispanic (976 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Storrs, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.93k people

14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.46k people

As of 2023, 14.3% of Storrs, CT residents (1.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Storrs, CT was 14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
44 ± 52
Korea
19 ± 30
Vietnam
11 ± 34

Storrs, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Storrs, CT employs 5.64k people. The largest industries in Storrs, CT are Educational Services (2,779 people), Accommodation & Food Services (915 people), and Retail Trade (504 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,107), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,679), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,357).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.64k

2023 Value

± 550

−14.7%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Storrs, CT declined at a rate of −14.7%, from 6.61k employees to 5.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Storrs, CT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,170 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (757 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (748 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Storrs, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.64k

2023 Value

± 550

−14.7%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Storrs, CT declined at a rate of −14.7%, from 6.61k employees to 5.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Storrs, CT, are Educational Services (2,779 people), Accommodation & Food Services (915 people), and Retail Trade (504 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Storrs, CT, though some of these residents may live in Storrs, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$9,087

Median earning men ± $666

$5,033

Median earning women ± $1,155

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($16,442), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($14,479), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($13,594).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($207,898), Other Services Except Public Administration ($8,184), and Retail Trade ($5,441).

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 Storrs, 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.

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 Storrs, CT awarded 8,782 degrees. The student population of Storrs, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,559 male students and 14,444 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Storrs, CT are White (4,847 and 61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,044 and 13.3%), Asian (912 and 11.6%), and Black or African American (577 and 7.35%).

The largest universities in Storrs, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (8,782 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Storrs, CT are General Psychology (408 and 4.65%), General Economics (407 and 4.63%), and Accounting (281 and 3.2%).

The median tuition cost in Storrs, CT for a public four year colleges is $15,672 for in-state students and $38,340 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Storrs, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,003 (46.5% men and 53.5% 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 2022 there were 27,003 students enrolled in Storrs, CT, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,721 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
408 degrees awarded
General Economics
396 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
238 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Storrs, CT was General Psychology with 408 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Connecticut

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,782 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 8,782 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,823 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Storrs, CT, which is 0.771 times less than the 4,959 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 4,847 degrees mean that there were 4.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,044 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

Public, 4-year or above ($15,672) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,762) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

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 Storrs, CT was $304,600 in 2023, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $311,400 to $304,600, a 2.18% decrease. The homeownership rate in Storrs, CT is 29.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Storrs, CT have an average commute time of 16.3 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Storrs, CT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$304,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$59,275

$595

Median Property Taxes

±$151

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

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

Rent vs Own

29.9%

Homeownership

2023

77.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 29.9% of the housing units in Storrs, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 36.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Storrs, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Storrs, 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.

$33,125

Median Household Income

± $10,721

1.99k

Number of Households

± 383

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.99k households in Storrs, CT grew to $33,125 from the previous year's value of $27,793.

The following chart displays the households in Storrs, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Storrs, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (35.9%)
Drove Alone (26.9%)
Walked (25.6%)

In 2023, 35.9% of workers in Storrs, CT worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.9%) and those who walked to work (25.6%).

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

16.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Storrs, CT have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.259% of the workforce in Storrs, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Storrs, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Storrs, CT have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

42% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Storrs, CT (1.56k out of 3.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Storrs, CT is White, followed by Asian 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.

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

97.9% of the population of Storrs, CT has health coverage, with 70.9% on employee plans, 7.87% on Medicaid, 4.54% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.0596% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tolland County, CT see 1859 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.33% decrease from the previous year (1884 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2059 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Tolland County, CT.

1,859 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tolland County, CT

Primary care physicians in Tolland County, CT see an average of 1,859 patients per year. This represents a 1.33% decrease from the previous year (1,884 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 67.8% between 18 and 34 years, 5.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 4.88% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.13%

Uninsured

70.9%

Employer Coverage

7.87%

Medicaid

4.54%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

0.0596%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Storrs, CT grew by 29.1% from 1.65% to 2.13%.

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

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