Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

139,474

0.571% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.4

0.242% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.71%

9.47% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$115,229

0.262% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$655,100

0.862% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,742

0.322% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 139k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $115,229. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT grew from 138,682 to 139,474, a 0.571% increase and its median household income grew from $114,928 to $115,229, a 0.262% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.7%), White (Hispanic) (10.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.03%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.29%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.95%).

27.9% of the households in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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.

88.5% of the residents in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are Norwalk Community College (605 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was $655,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT borders Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison & North Branford Towns PUMA, CT, Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, Oyster Bay Town (North) & Glen Cove City PUMA, NY, and Suffolk County (East) PUMA, NY.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 139k people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 23% of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (32.1k people).

In 2021, there were 6.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.4k people) in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k White (Hispanic) and 11.2k 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (22,988 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,565 households), and Italian (1,435 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,071

Women

50.2%

69,476

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 139,547 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

88.5%

2021 Citizenship

88.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.5% of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.4k ± 2.22k
White (Hispanic)
14.3k ± 1.56k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.34k

20.9%

Hispanic Population

29.1k people

20.9% of the people in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (29.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Colombia
2,776 ± 1,281 people
Mexico
2,644 ± 1,250 people
Honduras
2,315 ± 1,171 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was Colombia, the natal country of 2,776 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by Mexico with 2,644 and Honduras with 2,315.

Foreign-Born Population

23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.1k people

22.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31.6k people

As of 2021, 23% of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT residents (32.1k 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was 22.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
22,988 households (17.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,565 households (1.19%)
Italian
1,435 households (1.09%)

27.9% of the households in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 17.5% of the households in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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
1,507 ± 348
Gulf War (2001-)
422 ± 154
Korea
250 ± 110

Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT employs 64.7k people. The largest industries in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (4,518 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,022 people), and Construction (3,765 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($342,991), Banking & related activities ($338,698), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($294,727).

Males in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.92 times higher than the average income of females, which is $97,668. The income inequality in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.567, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,529

Women

45.5%

35,422

Men

54.5%

The workforce of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 64,951 people, with 45.5% woman, and 54.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

64.7k

2021 Value

−0.322%

1 Year decline

± −0.322%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.322%, from 65k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,673 people), Chief executives & legislators (1,953 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,773 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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

64.7k

2021 Value

−0.322%

1 Year decline

± −0.322%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.322%, from 65k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (4,518 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,022 people), and Construction (3,765 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,689

Median earning men ± $5,657

$51,492

Median earning women ± $2,634

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($228,250), Information ($108,261), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,194), Information ($102,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,177).

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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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

In 2021, universities in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT awarded 605 degrees. The student population of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,696 male students and 2,410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are White (234 and 42.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (187 and 33.9%), Black or African American (69 and 12.5%), and Asian (33 and 5.99%).

The largest universities in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Norwalk Community College (605 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT are General Studies (127 and 21%), Registered Nursing (75 and 12.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 and 10.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,106 students enrolled in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,656 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
127 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was General Studies with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Norwalk Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

605 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norwalk Community College with 605 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 204 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, which is 0.509 times less than the 401 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 234 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 187 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, 2-year ($3,984) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($602) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($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, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.883% 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (32.7k), Graduate Degree (25.4k), and High School or Equivalent (19.3k).

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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was $655,100 in 2021, which is 2.67 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $649,500 to $655,100, a 0.862% increase. The homeownership rate in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT is $115,229. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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

$655,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$24,278

$34,646

Median Property Taxes

±$1,205

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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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 Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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.

$115,229

Median Household Income

± $5,266

52k

Number of Households

± 1,570

In 2021, the median household income of the 52k households in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT grew to $115,229 from the previous year's value of $114,928.

The following chart displays the households in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.567

2021 Wage GINI in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT

0.572

2020 Wage GINI in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was 0.567 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.897% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.5%)
Worked At Home (15.1%)
Public Transit (11.2%)

In 2021, 62.5% of workers in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.2%).

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

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.23% of the workforce in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT (10.7k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

90.5% of the population of Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.335% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.5%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.335%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT declined by 2.43% from 9.74% to 9.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.