Waterbury Town PUMA, 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

47,223

5.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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%).

36.9% of the households in Waterbury Town 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.

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

The largest universities in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT are Post University (2,210 degrees awarded in 2021), Naugatuck Valley Community College (896 degrees), and Stone Academy-Waterbury (78 degrees).

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

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

Waterbury Town PUMA, CT borders Litchfield County PUMA, CT and New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Waterbury Town PUMA, CT is home to a population of 114k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.8% of Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT are Spanish (29,516 households), Other Indo-European Languages (2,294 households), and Portuguese (1,851 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,737

Women

50.8%

55,916

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,653 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, CT are hispanic (41.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
3,734 ± 1,475 people
Jamaica
1,833 ± 1,043 people
Albania
1,600 ± 975 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 3,734 Waterbury Town PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,833 and Albania with 1,600.

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 Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, CT was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
29,516 households (27.8%)
Other Indo-European Languages
2,294 households (2.16%)
Portuguese
1,851 households (1.75%)

36.9% of the households in Waterbury Town 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was Spanish. 27.8% of the households in Waterbury Town 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
1,082 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
740 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
404 ± 156

Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, CT employs 47.2k people. The largest industries in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT are Construction (2,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,687 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,651 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($113,806), Computer Systems Design ($109,792), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($96,450).

Males in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,523. The income inequality in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,409

Women

49.9%

22,483

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Waterbury Town PUMA, CT in 2020 was 44,892 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

47.2k

2021 Value

5.19%

1 Year growth

± 5.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 5.19%, from 44.9k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, are Nursing assistants (1,418 people), Personal care aides (1,377 people), and Cashiers (1,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waterbury Town 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.

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

47.2k

2021 Value

5.19%

1 Year growth

± 5.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 5.19%, from 44.9k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, are Construction (2,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,687 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,651 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town 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 2021, universities in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT awarded 3,228 degrees. The student population of Waterbury Town PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,226 male students and 13,739 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT are White (1,324 and 41.8%), followed by Two or More Races (521 and 16.4%), Black or African American (489 and 15.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (411 and 13%).

The largest universities in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Post University (2,210 and 68.5%), Naugatuck Valley Community College (896 and 27.8%), and Stone Academy-Waterbury (78 and 2.42%).

The most popular majors in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT are General Business Administration & Management (568 and 17.6%), General Business (267 and 8.27%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (190 and 5.89%).

The median tuition cost in Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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 19,965 (31.2% men and 68.8% 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 19,965 students enrolled in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,993 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
397 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
96 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
85 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was General Business Administration & Management with 397 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Post University
2,210 degrees awarded
Naugatuck Valley Community College
896 degrees awarded
Stone Academy-Waterbury
78 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, 1,321 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, which is 0.693 times less than the 1,907 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 1,324 degrees mean that there were 2.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 521 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,258) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% 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 Waterbury Town PUMA, CT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (17.6k), and Secondary Education (16k).

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 Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, CT is 45.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT is $48,787. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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 Town 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Waterbury Town 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.

$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 Town PUMA, CT grew to $48,787 from the previous year's value of $46,329.

The following chart displays the households in Waterbury Town 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2021 Wage GINI in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT

0.395

2020 Wage GINI in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.17% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Waterbury Town PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Waterbury Town PUMA, CT 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 Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, 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 Town PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Town 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

92.2% of the population of Waterbury Town PUMA, 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 Connecticut see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1,183 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 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 Town PUMA, CT grew by 2.75% from 7.58% to 7.79%.

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