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Waterbury city, Connecticut

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

113,783 Population
28.52 Square Miles
3,989.84 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.65%
18 to 34
24%
35 to 64
37.93%
65 and Over
14.43%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
17.77%
Native
82.23%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
26.27%
2000 to 2009
27.24%
1990 to 1999
22.17%
Before 1990
24.32%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
19.19%
High School Grad or Higher
80.81%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.63%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.57%
Dropped Out
2.43%
*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
63.06%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$26,962
Median Household Income
$48,787
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
90.98%
Unemployed
9.02%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
21.66%
Population Under 18
Poverty
32.22%
Non-poverty
67.78%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.98%
Non-poverty
88.02%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
26 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.79%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.21%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.48
Number of Households
45,114
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
62.42%
Married
37.59%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
46.06%
Now Married
39.74%
Widowed
2.16%
Divorced
12.03%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
40.13%
Now Married
35.61%
Widowed
8.9%
Divorced
15.36%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.75%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
50,644
Occupancy Status
Occupied
89.08%
Vacant
10.92%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
45.6%
Renter Occupied
54.4%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
25.17%
For Sale
6.35%
Other
68.48%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1957
Types of Structures
Single Unit
43.89%
Multi Unit
56.09%
Mobile Home
0.03%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.9%
Without Mortgage
35.1%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$140,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,042
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.27%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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