Windham County, CT

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2019 Population

116,566

0.024% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

41.2

0.242% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

11.4%

8.47% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$66,550

2.74% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$204,400

3.23% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

59,582

0.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Windham County, CT had a population of 117k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $66,550. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Windham County, CT grew from 116,538 to 116,566, a 0.024% increase and its median household income grew from $64,774 to $66,550, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Windham County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.53%), Other (Hispanic) (2.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%). 0% of the households in Windham County, CT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.4% of the residents in Windham County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Windham County, CT are Eastern Connecticut State University (1,187 degrees awarded in 2019) and Quinebaug Valley Community College (260 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Windham County, CT was $204,400, and the homeownership rate was 69%. Most people in Windham County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Windham County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Windham County, CT borders New London County, CT, Tolland County, CT, Worcester County, MA, Kent County, RI, and Providence County, RI.

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Diversity

Windham County, CT is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.87% of Windham County, CT residents were born outside of the country (5.67k people).

In 2019, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.4k people) in Windham County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.62k White (Hispanic) and 3.21k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Windham County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.4k ± 47
White (Hispanic)
7.62k ± 808
Other (Hispanic)
3.21k ± 751

11.8%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

11.8% of the people in Windham County, CT are hispanic (13.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.87%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.67k people

5.06%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

As of 2019, 4.87% of Windham County, CT residents (5.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Windham County, CT was 5.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Windham County, CT was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Windham County, CT are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Windham County, CT residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
41,809 ± 4,991 people
Jamaica
35,587 ± 4,608 people
Mexico
26,408 ± 3,975 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 41,809 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 35,587 and Mexico with 26,408.

Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.4% of Windham County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Windham County, CT was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,596 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
1,197 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
1,092 ± 271

Windham County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Windham County, CT is $66,550. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Windham County, CT was Census Tract 9025 with a value of $93,472, followed by Census Tract 9022 and Census Tract 9061, with respective values of $92,813 and $91,973.

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,235. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Windham County, CT employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in Windham County, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,357 people), Manufacturing (7,886 people), and Retail Trade (7,358 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,500), Public Administration ($66,615), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,190).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,550

2019 value

± $2,060

2.74%

1 Year Growth

± 3.93%

Households in Windham County, CT have a median annual income of $66,550, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,774 in 2018, which represents a 2.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Windham County, CT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$93,971

Average Male Salary in Connecticut

± $3,244

$66,235

Average Female Salary in Connecticut

± $2,026

In 2019, full-time male employees in Connecticut made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Connecticut

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$89,554 ± $151,020
Asian
$81,985 ± $8,643
White
$72,982 ± $2,027

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Connecticut workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Connecticut.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.503

2018 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2019, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.176% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9025
Census Tract 9022
Census Tract 9061

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Windham County, CT was Census Tract 9025 with a value of $93,472, followed by Census Tract 9022 and Census Tract 9061, with respective values of $92,813 and $91,973.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Windham County, CT (12.7k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,739 ± 753
Hispanic
3,840 ± 479
Other
1,033 ± 270

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Windham County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

59.6k

2019 Value

± 1,727

0.3%

1 Year growth

± 4.07%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Windham County, CT grew at a rate of 0.3%, from 59.4k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Windham County, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,422 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,524 people), and Management Occupations (5,418 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Windham County, CT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Windham County, CT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,422 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,524 people), and Management Occupations (5,418 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Windham County, CT has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.49 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.42 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.35 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Windham County, CT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($180,804), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($85,227), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($75,758).

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2019 Value

± 1,727

0.3%

1 Year growth

± 4.07%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Windham County, CT grew at a rate of 0.3%, from 59.4k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Windham County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,357 people), Manufacturing (7,886 people), and Retail Trade (7,358 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Windham County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Windham County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Windham County, CT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,357 people), Manufacturing (7,886 people), and Retail Trade (7,358 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Windham County, CT has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.78 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.32 times), and Educational Services (1.31 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Windham County, CT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,500), Public Administration ($66,615), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,190).

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 2018, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $36.7B, followed by Machinery ($21.5B) and Motorized vehicles ($17.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$211B

2018 Value in Connecticut

$457B

Projected 2045 Value in Connecticut

117% growth

In 2018, total outbound Connecticut trade was $211B. This is expected to increase 117% to $457B by 2045.

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

In 2018, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $34.5B, followed by Massachusetts with $21B and New Jersey and $12B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Windham County, CT went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (42.9%), followed by Other (6.46%). The most partisan county was Hartford County, CT with 59.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (42.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.46%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (42.9%), followed by Other (6.46%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Connecticut.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Windham County, CT

50.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Connecticut

Hartford County, CT
59.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Fairfield County, CT
57.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Litchfield County, CT
54.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Connecticut was Hartford County, CT with 59.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Connecticut colored by their party leaning.

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.

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 2019, universities in Windham County, CT awarded 1,447 degrees. The student population of Windham County, CT is skewed towards women, with 2,633 male students and 3,637 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Windham County, CT are White (1,037 and 72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (132 and 9.2%), Black or African American (87 and 6.06%), and Unknown (85 and 5.92%).

The largest universities in Windham County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Connecticut State University (1,187 and 82%) and Quinebaug Valley Community College (260 and 18%).

The most popular majors in Windham County, CT are General Studies (180 and 12.4%), General Business (123 and 8.5%), and General Psychology (102 and 7.05%).

The median tuition cost in Windham County, CT for a public four year colleges is $5,924 for in-state students and $17,726 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
123 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
118 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
102 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Windham County, CT was General Business with 123 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Connecticut State University
1,187 degrees awarded
Quinebaug Valley Community College
260 degrees awarded

$5,924

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Windham County, CT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Connecticut State University with 1,187 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

588

Degrees Awarded to Men

859

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 588 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Windham County, CT, which is 0.685 times less than the 859 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Windham County, CT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,037 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Windham County, CT was White students. These 1,037 degrees mean that there were 7.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 132 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Windham County, CT was $204,400 in 2019, which is 0.85 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $198,000 to $204,400, a 3.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Windham County, CT is 69%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Windham County, CT have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Windham County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$204,400

2019 Median

± $4,085

$198,000

2018 Median

± $3,437

In 2019, the median property value in Windham County, CT grew to to $204,400 from the previous year's value of $198,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Windham County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Windham County, CT the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,550

Median Household Income

± $2,060

45k

Number of Households

± 1,394

In 2019, the median household income of the 45k households in Windham County, CT grew to $66,550 from the previous year's value of $64,774.

The following chart displays the households in Windham County, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Windham County, CT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Windham County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69%

2019 Homeownership

69.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69% of the housing units in Windham County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Windham County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Windham County, CT have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Windham County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (8.01%)
Worked At Home (4.8%)

In 2019, 83.3% of workers in Windham County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.01%) and those who worked at home (4.8%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.9% of the population of Windham County, CT has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Windham County, CT see 2251 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.55% increase from the previous year (2195 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2049 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Windham County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (31%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,251 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Windham County, CT

Primary care physicians in Windham County, CT see an average of 2,251 patients per year. This represents a 2.55% increase from the previous year (2,195 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Connecticut

$5,187

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,058

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,964

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Connecticut (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.59%, from $9,517 to $9,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.12%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Windham County, CT grew by 4.71% from 3.93% to 4.12%.

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