Waterbury, CT

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2021 Population

113,783

5.51% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

2.47% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.7%

1.73% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,787

5.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$140,700

6.03% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,494

6.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Waterbury, CT had a population of 114k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $48,787. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waterbury, CT grew from 107,841 to 113,783, a 5.51% increase and its median household income grew from $46,329 to $48,787, a 5.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waterbury, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), White (Hispanic) (17.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Other (Hispanic) (10.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.88%).

None of the households in Waterbury, 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.

91.5% of the residents in Waterbury, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waterbury, CT are Post University (2,210 degrees awarded in 2021), American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences (460738) (1,052 degrees), and Naugatuck Valley Community College (896 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Waterbury, CT was $140,700, and the homeownership rate was 45.6%.

Most people in Waterbury, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Waterbury, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waterbury, CT is home to a population of 114k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.8% of Waterbury, CT residents were born outside of the country (20.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.7k people) in Waterbury, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.4k White (Hispanic) and 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.5% of Waterbury, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waterbury, CT was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waterbury, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.7k ± 2.05k
White (Hispanic)
20.4k ± 2.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.47k

36.8%

Hispanic Population

41.9k people

36.8% of the people in Waterbury, CT are hispanic (41.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waterbury, 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
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.2k people

16.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

As of 2021, 17.8% of Waterbury, CT residents (20.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waterbury, CT was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,082 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
740 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
404 ± 156

Waterbury, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waterbury, CT employs 50.5k people. The largest industries in Waterbury, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,665 people), Retail Trade (7,035 people), and Manufacturing (6,266 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($60,323), Finance & Insurance ($60,057), and Information ($53,892).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

50.5k

2021 Value

± 2,129

6.7%

1 Year growth

± 5.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterbury, CT grew at a rate of 6.7%, from 47.3k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waterbury, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,836 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,281 people), and Production Occupations (4,582 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waterbury, 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

50.5k

2021 Value

± 2,129

6.7%

1 Year growth

± 5.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterbury, CT grew at a rate of 6.7%, from 47.3k employees to 50.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waterbury, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,665 people), Retail Trade (7,035 people), and Manufacturing (6,266 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waterbury, CT, though some of these residents may live in Waterbury, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,040

Median earning men ± $2,053

$32,907

Median earning women ± $1,949

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,389), and Information ($55,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,167), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,145), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,471).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Waterbury, 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 2021, universities in Waterbury, CT awarded 4,280 degrees. The student population of Waterbury, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,523 male students and 15,955 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waterbury, CT are White (2,019 and 47.8%), followed by Black or African American (618 and 14.6%), Two or More Races (550 and 13%), and Hispanic or Latino (452 and 10.7%).

The largest universities in Waterbury, CT by number of degrees awarded are Post University (2,210 and 51.6%), American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences (460738) (1,052 and 24.6%), and Naugatuck Valley Community College (896 and 20.9%).

The most popular majors in Waterbury, CT are Nursing Administration (806 and 18.8%), General Business Administration & Management (568 and 13.3%), and General Business (267 and 6.24%).

The median tuition cost in Waterbury, CT for a public four year colleges is $15,030 for in-state students and $37,698 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Waterbury, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 22,478 (29% men and 71% 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

In 2021 there were 22,478 students enrolled in Waterbury, CT, 29% men and 71% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,475 records, of which 72% were women and 28% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Administration
620 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
397 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waterbury, CT was Nursing Administration with 620 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Post University
2,210 degrees awarded
American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences (460738)
1,052 degrees awarded
Naugatuck Valley Community College
896 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Post University with 2,210 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,420 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waterbury, CT, which is 0.497 times less than the 2,860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,019 degrees mean that there were 3.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 618 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

Public, 4-year or above ($15,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($848) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

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 Waterbury, CT was $140,700 in 2021, which is 0.575 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,700 to $140,700, a 6.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Waterbury, CT is 45.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waterbury, CT have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waterbury, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waterbury, CT is $48,787. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Waterbury, CT was Census Tract 3519 with a value of $98,854, followed by Census Tract 3509 and Census Tract 3516.02, with respective values of $72,731 and $71,377.

Housing

Property

$140,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,979

$20,574

Median Property Taxes

±$1,147

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

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

Rent vs Own

45.6%

Homeownership

2021

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.6% of the housing units in Waterbury, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3519
Census Tract 3509
Census Tract 3516.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waterbury, CT was Census Tract 3519 with a value of $98,854, followed by Census Tract 3509 and Census Tract 3516.02, with respective values of $72,731 and $71,377.

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

$48,787

Median Household Income

± $2,383

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,964

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Waterbury, CT grew to $48,787 from the previous year's value of $46,329.

The following chart displays the households in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (4.98%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Waterbury, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (4.98%).

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

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waterbury, CT have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.26% of the workforce in Waterbury, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waterbury, CT (24.2k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waterbury, 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

92.2% of the population of Waterbury, CT has health coverage, with 34% on employee plans, 40.5% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 7.15% on non-group plans, and 0.828% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see 1128 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (1142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,128 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Haven County, CT

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see an average of 1,128 patients per year. This represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (1,142 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.79%

Uninsured

34%

Employer Coverage

40.5%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

7.15%

Non-Group

0.828%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waterbury, CT grew by 2.75% from 7.58% to 7.79%.

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