Tolland County PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

150,068

0.551% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.266% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.71%

22.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,504

0.805% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$264,400

1.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,494

1.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tolland County PUMA, CT had a population of 150k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $88,504. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tolland County PUMA, CT declined from 150,900 to 150,068, a −0.551% decrease and its median household income grew from $87,797 to $88,504, a 0.805% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tolland County PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%), White (Hispanic) (2.93%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%).

10.5% of the households in Tolland County 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.

96.6% of the residents in Tolland County PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tolland County PUMA, CT are University of Connecticut (9,327 degrees awarded in 2021) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (520 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tolland County PUMA, CT was $264,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Tolland County PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tolland County PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Tolland County PUMA, CT borders Hartford County (North) PUMA, CT, Manchester & East Hartford Towns PUMA, CT, Glastonbury, Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill & Marlborough Towns PUMA, CT, New London County (North) PUMA, CT, Windham County PUMA, CT, Worcester County (South) PUMA, MA, Northampton City PUMA, MA, and Chicopee City PUMA, MA.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Tolland County PUMA, CT is home to a population of 150k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.24% of Tolland County PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Tolland County PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tolland County PUMA, CT are Spanish (4,679 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,088 households), and Italian (926 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,845

Women

49.9%

75,251

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,096 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Tolland County PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tolland County PUMA, CT was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tolland County PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 573
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.25k ± 346
White (Hispanic)
4.4k ± 617

6.03%

Hispanic Population

9.04k people

6.03% of the people in Tolland County PUMA, CT are hispanic (9.04k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
2,307 ± 1,170 people
India
1,254 ± 866 people
Mexico
575 ± 588 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tolland County PUMA, CT was China, the natal country of 2,307 Tolland County PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 1,254 and Mexico with 575.

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

7.43%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 7.24% of Tolland County PUMA, CT residents (10.9k 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 Tolland County PUMA, CT was 7.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,679 households (3.25%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,088 households (1.45%)
Italian
926 households (0.643%)

10.5% of the households in Tolland County PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Tolland County PUMA, CT was Spanish. 3.25% of the households in Tolland County 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
2,714 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
1,727 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
1,057 ± 243

Tolland County PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tolland County PUMA, CT employs 73.5k people. The largest industries in Tolland County PUMA, CT are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,008 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,414 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,877 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($204,607), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($143,749), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($137,707).

Males in Tolland County PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,687. The income inequality in Tolland County PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,540

Women

49.2%

37,739

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Tolland County PUMA, CT in 2020 was 74,279 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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Occupations

73.5k

2021 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tolland County PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 74.3k employees to 73.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tolland County PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,148 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,141 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tolland County 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.5k

2021 Value

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± −1.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tolland County PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 74.3k employees to 73.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tolland County PUMA, CT, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,008 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,414 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tolland County PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Tolland County PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,415

Median earning men ± $2,441

$40,047

Median earning women ± $2,171

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,003), Wholesale Trade ($81,184), and Public Administration ($79,201).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,645), Public Administration ($69,605), and Manufacturing ($65,069).

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 Tolland County PUMA, CT awarded 9,847 degrees. The student population of Tolland County PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,875 male students and 14,324 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tolland County PUMA, CT are White (5,282 and 61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,087 and 12.6%), Asian (931 and 10.8%), and Black or African American (771 and 8.97%).

The largest universities in Tolland County PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (9,327 and 94.7%) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (520 and 5.28%).

The most popular majors in Tolland County PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (520 and 5.28%), General Economics (464 and 4.71%), and General Psychology (408 and 4.14%).

The median tuition cost in Tolland County 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

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tolland County PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,199 (47.3% men and 52.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 27,199 students enrolled in Tolland County PUMA, CT, 47.3% men and 52.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,172 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
455 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
407 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
284 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tolland County PUMA, CT was General Economics with 455 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Connecticut
9,327 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
520 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 9,327 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,630 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tolland County PUMA, CT, which is 0.887 times less than the 5,217 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 5,282 degrees mean that there were 4.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,087 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

Universities

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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,494) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) 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, 0.912% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.282% 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 Tolland County PUMA, CT in 2021 were Some college (34.3k), High School or Equivalent (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (25.2k).

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 Tolland County PUMA, CT was $264,400 in 2021, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $259,600 to $264,400, a 1.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Tolland County PUMA, CT is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tolland County PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tolland County PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tolland County PUMA, CT is $88,504. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tolland County 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

$264,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,389

$40,062

Median Property Taxes

±$1,184

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

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

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Tolland County PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tolland County 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 Tolland County 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 Tolland County 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.

$88,504

Median Household Income

± $3,259

57k

Number of Households

± 1,799

In 2021, the median household income of the 57k households in Tolland County PUMA, CT grew to $88,504 from the previous year's value of $87,797.

The following chart displays the households in Tolland County 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.471

2021 Wage GINI in Tolland County PUMA, CT

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Tolland County PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Tolland County PUMA, CT was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.32% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tolland County PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tolland County PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tolland County PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (5.68%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Tolland County PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.68%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tolland County PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Tolland County PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tolland County PUMA, CT (13.1k out of 135k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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

96.9% of the population of Tolland County PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.06%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tolland County PUMA, CT grew by 13.7% from 2.69% to 3.06%.

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