Waterbury, CT

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2020 Population

107,841

0.402% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.4

4.6% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21.3%

8.92% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,329

9.26% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$132,700

1.53% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,324

0.992% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Waterbury, CT had a population of 108k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $46,329. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Waterbury, CT declined from 108,276 to 107,841, a −0.402% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,401 to $46,329, a 9.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waterbury, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.9%), White (Hispanic) (20.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.9%), Other (Hispanic) (10.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%).

None of the households in Waterbury, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.8% of the residents in Waterbury, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waterbury, CT are Post University (1,883 degrees awarded in 2020), Naugatuck Valley Community College (1,030 degrees), and Stone Academy-Waterbury (64 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Waterbury, CT was $132,700, and the homeownership rate was 45%.

Most people in Waterbury, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Waterbury, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Waterbury, CT is home to a population of 108k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 16.8% of Waterbury, CT residents were born outside of the country (18.2k people).

In 2020, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42k people) in Waterbury, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.2k White (Hispanic) and 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

91.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 91.8% of Waterbury, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Waterbury, CT was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waterbury, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
42k ± 1.95k
White (Hispanic)
22.2k ± 2.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.67k

36.6%

Hispanic Population

39.5k people

36.6% of the people in Waterbury, CT are hispanic (39.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
43,218 ± 5,073 people
Jamaica
38,363 ± 4,783 people
Mexico
27,422 ± 4,050 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 43,218 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 38,363 and Mexico with 27,422.

Foreign-Born Population

16.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

16.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2020, 16.8% of Waterbury, CT residents (18.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waterbury, CT was 16.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
880 ± 165
Gulf War (2001-)
660 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
324 ± 131

Waterbury, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waterbury, CT employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Waterbury, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,227 people), Retail Trade (6,347 people), and Manufacturing (6,326 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($60,000), Finance & Insurance ($54,802), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,692).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,821. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.3k

2020 Value

± 1,976

0.992%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waterbury, CT grew at a rate of 0.992%, from 46.9k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waterbury, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,571 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,844 people), and Production Occupations (4,604 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waterbury, CT.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2020 Value

± 1,976

0.992%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waterbury, CT grew at a rate of 0.992%, from 46.9k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waterbury, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,227 people), Retail Trade (6,347 people), and Manufacturing (6,326 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waterbury, CT, though some of these residents may live in Waterbury, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,760

Median earning men ± $2,100

$31,318

Median earning women ± $1,304

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,338), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,579), and Wholesale Trade ($48,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,459), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,313), and Wholesale Trade ($34,779).

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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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 $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% 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

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Waterbury, CT awarded 3,055 degrees. The student population of Waterbury, CT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6,061 male students and 14,088 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waterbury, CT are White (1,300 and 43.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (422 and 14.1%), Two or More Races (417 and 14%), and Black or African American (397 and 13.3%).

The largest universities in Waterbury, CT by number of degrees awarded are Post University (1,883 and 61.6%), Naugatuck Valley Community College (1,030 and 33.7%), and Stone Academy-Waterbury (64 and 2.09%).

The most popular majors in Waterbury, CT are General Business Administration & Management (576 and 18.9%), General Business (203 and 6.64%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (190 and 6.22%).

The median tuition cost in Waterbury, CT for a public four year colleges is $14,406 for in-state students and $37,074 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Waterbury, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 20,149 (30.1% men and 69.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 20,149 students enrolled in Waterbury, CT, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,196 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
106 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
158 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
133 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Waterbury, CT was Registered Nursing with 106 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Post University
1,883 degrees awarded
Naugatuck Valley Community College
1,030 degrees awarded
Stone Academy-Waterbury
64 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Post University with 1,883 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,346 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waterbury, CT, which is 0.788 times less than the 1,709 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,300 degrees mean that there were 3.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 422 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,258) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (772k), Bachelors Degree (604k), and Some college (553k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waterbury, CT was $132,700 in 2020, which is 0.577 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $130,700 to $132,700, a 1.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Waterbury, CT is 45%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Waterbury, CT have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waterbury, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waterbury, CT is $46,329. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Waterbury, CT was Census Tract 3519 with a value of $86,575, followed by Census Tract 3520 and Census Tract 3516.02, with respective values of $78,681 and $70,049.

Housing

Property

$132,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,802

$18,976

Median Property Taxes

±$1,092

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waterbury, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

45%

Homeownership

2020

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 45% of the housing units in Waterbury, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3519
Census Tract 3520
Census Tract 3516.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waterbury, CT was Census Tract 3519 with a value of $86,575, followed by Census Tract 3520 and Census Tract 3516.02, with respective values of $78,681 and $70,049.

The following map shows all of the places in Waterbury, 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.

$46,329

Median Household Income

± $1,685

42.1k

Number of Households

± 1,744

In 2020, the median household income of the 42.1k households in Waterbury, CT grew to $46,329 from the previous year's value of $42,401.

The following chart displays the households in Waterbury, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2020, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Public Transit (4.07%)

In 2020, 77.6% of workers in Waterbury, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.07%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waterbury, CT have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.3% of the workforce in Waterbury, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waterbury, CT (22.6k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Waterbury, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Waterbury, CT has health coverage, with 33.5% on employee plans, 40.7% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 7.2% on non-group plans, and 0.817% 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 New Haven County, CT see 1142 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.351% increase from the previous year (1138 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1251 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for New Haven County, CT.

1,142 to 1

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

Primary care physicians in New Haven County, CT see an average of 1,142 patients per year. This represents a 0.351% increase from the previous year (1,138 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.58%

Uninsured

33.5%

Employer Coverage

40.7%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

7.2%

Non-Group

0.817%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waterbury, CT declined by 6.99% from 8.15% to 7.58%.

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