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Waterbury city, Connecticut

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

115,902 Population
28.52 Square Miles
4,064.14 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.4 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.24%
18 to 34
23.5%
35 to 64
37.26%
65 and Over
16%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
19.43%
Native
80.57%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
40.5%
2000 to 2009
24.38%
1990 to 1999
19.28%
Before 1990
15.84%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
22.11%
High School Grad or Higher
77.89%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.97%
School Dropout Rate
In School
92.57%
Dropped Out
7.43%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
61.74%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$29,034
Median Household Income
$47,881
Gini Index
0.54
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.12%
Unemployed
6.88%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
25.87%
Population Under 18
Poverty
38.9%
Non-poverty
61.1%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
25.06%
Non-poverty
74.94%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
9.87%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.13%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.59
Number of Households
44,141
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
57.17%
Married
42.84%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
45.92%
Now Married
44.17%
Widowed
1.15%
Divorced
8.75%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
39.07%
Now Married
41.63%
Widowed
7.97%
Divorced
11.33%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
9.9%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
48,823
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.41%
Vacant
9.59%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
46.48%
Renter Occupied
53.52%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
40.16%
For Sale
9.99%
Other
49.85%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1960
Types of Structures
Single Unit
45.57%
Multi Unit
54.42%
Mobile Home
0.13%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
55.99%
Without Mortgage
44.01%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$248,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,305
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.04%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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