Waterford, CT

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,061

4.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

8.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

19.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,333

8.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$189,800

5.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Waterford, CT had a population of 3.06k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $67,333. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waterford, CT grew from 2,922 to 3,061, a 4.76% increase and its median household income grew from $62,014 to $67,333, a 8.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waterford, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%).

None of the households in Waterford, 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.

99.7% of the residents in Waterford, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Waterford, CT was $189,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

Most people in Waterford, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Waterford, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waterford, CT is home to a population of 3.06k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.91% of Waterford, CT residents were born outside of the country (89 people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.54k people) in Waterford, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 183 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 99 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Waterford, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waterford, CT was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waterford, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 394
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
183 ± 189
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
99 ± 89.5

4.8%

Hispanic Population

147 people

4.8% of the people in Waterford, CT are hispanic (147 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

89 people

5.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

161 people

As of 2021, 2.91% of Waterford, CT residents (89 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waterford, CT was 5.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
88 ± 74
Gulf War (1990s)
73 ± 54
Vietnam
56 ± 48

Waterford, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waterford, CT employs 1.31k people. The largest industries in Waterford, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (240 people), Retail Trade (201 people), and Manufacturing (184 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,750), Manufacturing ($80,909), and Public Administration ($77,885).

Employment

Occupations

1.31k

2021 Value

± 256

−3.03%

1 Year decline

± 27.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterford, CT declined at a rate of −3.03%, from 1.35k employees to 1.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waterford, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (161 people), Sales & Related Occupations (139 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (107 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waterford, 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

1.31k

2021 Value

± 256

−3.03%

1 Year decline

± 27.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waterford, CT declined at a rate of −3.03%, from 1.35k employees to 1.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waterford, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (240 people), Retail Trade (201 people), and Manufacturing (184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waterford, CT, though some of these residents may live in Waterford, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,639

Median earning men ± $12,171

$48,056

Median earning women ± $17,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,875), Manufacturing ($81,705), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($73,869).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,000), and Manufacturing ($44,554).

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

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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

Completions

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.

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 Waterford, CT was $189,800 in 2021, which is 0.775 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $201,700 to $189,800, a 5.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Waterford, CT is 63.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waterford, CT have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waterford, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$189,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,806

$899

Median Property Taxes

±$168

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

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

Rent vs Own

63.1%

Homeownership

2021

53.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.1% of the housing units in Waterford, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 6934

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Waterford, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$67,333

Median Household Income

± $18,737

1.42k

Number of Households

± 272

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.42k households in Waterford, CT grew to $67,333 from the previous year's value of $62,014.

The following chart displays the households in Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 (79.6%)
Carpooled (7.24%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Waterford, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.24%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waterford, CT have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Waterford, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waterford, CT (424 out of 2.96k 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 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waterford, CT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

98.8% of the population of Waterford, CT has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 32.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see 1551 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.584% increase from the previous year (1542 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1280 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,551 to 1

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

Primary care physicians in New London County, CT see an average of 1,551 patients per year. This represents a 0.584% increase from the previous year (1,542 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.22%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

32.1%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waterford, CT declined by 24% from 1.6% to 1.22%.

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