Wallingford Center, CT

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2024 Population

18,208

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.6

1.74% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.07%

21.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$89,959

6.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$319,200

9.28% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,892

2% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Wallingford Center, 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.

92.2% of the residents in Wallingford Center, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wallingford Center, CT are Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology (146 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Wallingford Center, CT was $319,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%.

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

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Population & Diversity

Wallingford Center, CT is home to a population of 18.2k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.7% of Wallingford Center, CT residents were born outside of the country (2.85k people).

In 2024, there were 5.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Wallingford Center, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Other (Hispanic) and 1.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.2%

2024 Citizenship

92.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.2% of Wallingford Center, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wallingford Center, CT was 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wallingford Center, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.05k
Other (Hispanic)
2.13k ± 1.23k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.5k ± 566

22.8%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

22.8% of the people in Wallingford Center, CT are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wallingford Center, 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
46,306 ± 5,249 people
India
39,834 ± 4,873 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

15.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.85k people

16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.9k people

As of 2024, 15.7% of Wallingford Center, CT residents (2.85k 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 Wallingford Center, CT was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
292 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
236 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
41 ± 58

Wallingford Center, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wallingford Center, CT.

Health

95.2% of the population of Wallingford Center, CT has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.47% 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, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wallingford Center, CT declined by 12.2% from 5.52% to 4.85%.

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

Economy

The economy of Wallingford Center, CT employs 9.89k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wallingford Center, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,405 people), Educational Services (1,361 people), and Manufacturing (953 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($127,981), Public Administration ($88,365), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,460).

Employment

Occupations

9.89k

2024 Value

± 941

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wallingford Center, CT grew at a rate of 2%, from 9.7k employees to 9.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wallingford Center, CT, are Management Occupations (1,175 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (885 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (839 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wallingford Center, 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

9.89k

2024 Value

± 941

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wallingford Center, CT grew at a rate of 2%, from 9.7k employees to 9.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wallingford Center, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,405 people), Educational Services (1,361 people), and Manufacturing (953 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wallingford Center, CT, though some of these residents may live in Wallingford Center, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,158

Median earning men ± $6,632

$52,834

Median earning women ± $4,580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($89,423), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,609), and Information ($78,710).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($86,850), Public Administration ($83,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,000).

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 Wallingford Center, 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 2024, universities in Wallingford Center, CT awarded 146 degrees. The student population of Wallingford Center, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 126 male students and 276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wallingford Center, CT are Hispanic or Latino (68 and 46.6%), White (44 and 30.1%), Black or African American (32 and 21.9%), and Unknown (2 and 1.37%).

The largest universities in Wallingford Center, CT by number of degrees awarded are Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology (146 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wallingford Center, CT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (59 and 40.4%), Barbering (56 and 38.4%), and General Cosmetology (31 and 21.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 402 students enrolled in Wallingford Center, CT, 31.3% men and 68.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 153 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
56 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wallingford Center, CT was Barbering with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

146 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology with 146 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 53 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wallingford Center, CT, which is 0.57 times less than the 93 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 44 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wallingford Center, CT was $319,200 in 2024, which is 0.959 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $292,100 to $319,200, a 9.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Wallingford Center, CT is 60.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

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

Housing

Property

$319,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,346

$4,950

Median Property Taxes

±$502

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

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

Rent vs Own

60.4%

Homeownership

2024

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.4% of the housing units in Wallingford Center, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wallingford Center, 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.

$89,959

Median Household Income

± $7,961

8.2k

Number of Households

± 836

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.2k households in Wallingford Center, CT grew to $89,959 from the previous year's value of $84,554.

The following chart displays the households in Wallingford Center, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wallingford Center, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (9.51%)

In 2024, 73.7% of workers in Wallingford Center, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.51%).

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 Wallingford Center, CT have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.519% of the workforce in Wallingford Center, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wallingford Center, CT (1.28k out of 18.1k 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 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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