New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

132,260

0.782% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.8

0.866% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

3.48%

11.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$105,970

7.27% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$288,800

2.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT had a population of 132k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $105,970. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT declined from 133,302 to 132,260, a −0.782% decrease and its median household income grew from $98,784 to $105,970, a 7.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%).

13.1% of the households in New Haven County (Northwest) 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.

96.7% of the residents in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was $288,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.4%.

Most people in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT borders Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, Bristol, Southington & Burlington Towns PUMA, CT, Litchfield County PUMA, CT, Waterbury Town PUMA, CT, Meriden, Wallingford & North Haven Towns PUMA, CT, and Hamden, Ansonia, Seymour, Derby, Woodbridge & Bethany Towns PUMA, CT.

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Population & Diversity

New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT is home to a population of 132k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.98% of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2021, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.17k White (Hispanic) and 4.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT are Spanish (4,790 households), Portuguese (2,650 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,279 households).

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 1.6k
White (Hispanic)
5.17k ± 1.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.82k ± 1k

7.47%

Hispanic Population

9.88k people

7.47% of the people in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT are hispanic (9.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

9.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

9.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

As of 2021, 9.98% of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT residents (13.2k 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 New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was 9.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,790 households (3.78%)
Portuguese
2,650 households (2.09%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,279 households (1.01%)

13.1% of the households in New Haven County (Northwest) 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 New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was Spanish. 3.78% of the households in New Haven County (Northwest) 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
2,609 ± 409
Gulf War (2001-)
869 ± 220
Korea
788 ± 203

New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT employs 63.7k people. The largest industries in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,349 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,454 people), and Construction (3,370 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing ($264,917), Not specified retail trade ($228,388), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($217,102).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,311

Women

48.6%

33,138

Men

51.4%

The workforce of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT in 2020 was 64,449 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.7k

2021 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 64.4k employees to 63.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,307 people), Registered nurses (1,925 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,860 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Haven County (Northwest) 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

63.7k

2021 Value

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± −1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 64.4k employees to 63.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,349 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,454 people), and Construction (3,370 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,638

Median earning men ± $4,240

$53,276

Median earning women ± $2,076

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,083), Public Administration ($86,436), and Information ($85,399).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($71,055), Public Administration ($69,375), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,032).

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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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 $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% 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

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

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

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 New Haven County (Northwest) 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.709% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.17% 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 New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.9k), Bachelors Degree (24.6k), and Some college (20k).

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 New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was $288,800 in 2021, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $282,600 to $288,800, a 2.19% increase. The homeownership rate in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT is 83.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT is $105,970. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in New Haven County (Northwest) 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.

Property

$288,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,168

$41,628

Median Property Taxes

±$1,251

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 New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83.4% of the housing units in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in New Haven County (Northwest) 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 New Haven County (Northwest) 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 New Haven County (Northwest) 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.

$105,970

Median Household Income

± $4,025

49.9k

Number of Households

± 1,800

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.9k households in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT grew to $105,970 from the previous year's value of $98,784.

The following chart displays the households in New Haven County (Northwest) 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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.08% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (9.86%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.86%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT (4.5k out of 129k 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 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, 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

97.4% of the population of New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 59.7% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.604% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1,183 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.58%

Uninsured

59.7%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.604%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT grew by 4.86% from 2.46% to 2.58%.

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