Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

174,981

1.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.718% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.13%

0.0816% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$97,145

5.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$381,200

2.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

83,951

1.6% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 175k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $97,145. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT grew from 173,175 to 174,981, a 1.04% increase and its median household income grew from $92,243 to $97,145, a 5.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.9%), Other (Hispanic) (8.43%), White (Hispanic) (5.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.33%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.12%).

29% of the households in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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.

88.4% of the residents in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are Western Connecticut State University (1,209 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was $381,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT borders Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, Litchfield County PUMA, CT, Dutchess County (North & East) PUMA, NY, Putnam County PUMA, NY, and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 175k people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.4% of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (39.2k people).

In 2021, there were 7.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k Other (Hispanic) and 9.35k 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (23,619 households), Portuguese (8,502 households), and Italian (1,968 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,072

Women

50.3%

86,874

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 174,946 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

88.4%

2021 Citizenship

88.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.4% of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 2.27k
Other (Hispanic)
14.8k ± 2.06k
White (Hispanic)
9.35k ± 1.12k

17.9%

Hispanic Population

31.4k people

17.9% of the people in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (31.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ecuador
6,792 ± 1,984 people
Brazil
5,651 ± 1,816 people
Dominican Republic
3,748 ± 1,487 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was Ecuador, the natal country of 6,792 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by Brazil with 5,651 and Dominican Republic with 3,748.

Foreign-Born Population

22.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

39.2k people

22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.1k people

As of 2021, 22.4% of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT residents (39.2k 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was 22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
23,619 households (14.2%)
Portuguese
8,502 households (5.11%)
Italian
1,968 households (1.18%)

29% of the households in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 14.2% of the households in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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
2,410 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
792 ± 216
Korea
621 ± 166

Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT employs 84k people. The largest industries in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are Construction (6,724 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,399 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,725 people), and the highest paying industries are Beverage manufacturing ($273,211), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($256,498), and Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing ($246,938).

Males in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $82,251. The income inequality in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.531, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,935

Women

47.1%

43,690

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 82,625 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

84k

2021 Value

1.6%

1 Year growth

± 1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 82.6k employees to 84k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,786 people), Cashiers (2,250 people), and Retail salespersons (2,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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

84k

2021 Value

1.6%

1 Year growth

± 1.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 82.6k employees to 84k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, are Construction (6,724 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,399 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,725 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,679

Median earning men ± $2,851

$40,293

Median earning women ± $2,369

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,694), Manufacturing ($92,470), and Public Administration ($87,727).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($89,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,070), and Manufacturing ($68,976).

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

Voting results are not available for Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT awarded 1,209 degrees. The student population of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,147 male students and 2,655 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are White (767 and 63.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (222 and 18.4%), Black or African American (104 and 8.61%), and Asian (60 and 4.97%).

The largest universities in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Western Connecticut State University (1,209 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT are Criminal Justice - Police Science (102 and 8.44%), Registered Nursing (84 and 6.95%), and General Psychology (80 and 6.62%).

The median tuition cost in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT for a public four year colleges is $6,162 for in-state students and $18,436 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,802 (44.7% men and 55.3% 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

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,802 students enrolled in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,664 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
84 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
80 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was Registered Nursing with 84 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Connecticut State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,209 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Connecticut State University with 1,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 508 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, which is 0.725 times less than the 701 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 767 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 222 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 ($6,162) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,619) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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, 1.23% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.847% 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (34.6k), High School or Equivalent (30.8k), and Graduate Degree (24.9k).

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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was $381,200 in 2021, which is 1.56 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $373,700 to $381,200, a 2.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT is $97,145. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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

$381,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,742

$46,070

Median Property Taxes

±$1,408

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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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.

$97,145

Median Household Income

± $4,456

64.3k

Number of Households

± 2,026

In 2021, the median household income of the 64.3k households in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT grew to $97,145 from the previous year's value of $92,243.

The following chart displays the households in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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

0.531

2021 Wage GINI in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT

0.531

2020 Wage GINI in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was 0.531 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0203% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (10%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

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

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.47% of the workforce in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT (12.2k out of 171k 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 Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman 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

90.7% of the population of Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.35% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.26%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT grew by 0.378% from 9.22% to 9.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.