South Central West PUMA, CT

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2022 Population

136,195

11.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

2.44% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

6.58%

9.58% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$97,085

14.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$350,200

18.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

69,269

15.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Central West PUMA, CT had a population of 136k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $97,085. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Central West PUMA, CT grew from 122,051 to 136,195, a 11.6% increase and its median household income grew from $85,086 to $97,085, a 14.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central West PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.88%), Other (Hispanic) (4.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.45%).

19.7% of the households in South Central West 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.

94% of the residents in South Central West PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central West PUMA, CT are University of New Haven (2,122 degrees awarded in 2022), Stone Academy-West Haven (108 degrees), and Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (417275) (15 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Central West PUMA, CT was $350,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in South Central West PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central West PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

South Central West PUMA, CT borders New Haven Town PUMA, CT, South Central North PUMA, CT, South Central East PUMA, CT, Naugatuck Valley North PUMA, CT, Naugatuck Valley South PUMA, CT, and Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

South Central West PUMA, CT is home to a population of 136k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.3% of South Central West PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (19.4k people).

In 2022, there were 8.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.7k people) in South Central West PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.65k Asian (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 South Central West PUMA, CT are Spanish (11,309 households), Arabic (1,914 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,745 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,026

Women

51.2%

67,771

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 138,797 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

94%

2022 Citizenship

92.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94% of South Central West PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Central West PUMA, CT was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central West PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.7k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.65k ± 740

14.5%

Hispanic Population

19.8k people

14.5% of the people in South Central West PUMA, CT are hispanic (19.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central West PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,341 ± 895 people
Jamaica
1,188 ± 843 people
India
1,183 ± 841 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central West PUMA, CT was Mexico, the natal country of 1,341 South Central West PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,188 and India with 1,183.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.4k people

16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

As of 2022, 14.3% of South Central West PUMA, CT residents (19.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central West PUMA, CT was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,309 households (8.72%)
Arabic
1,914 households (1.48%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,745 households (1.35%)

19.7% of the households in South Central West 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central West PUMA, CT was Spanish. 8.72% of the households in South Central West 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
2,455 ± 423
Gulf War (2001-)
967 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
474 ± 163

South Central West PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central West PUMA, CT employs 69.3k people. The largest industries in South Central West PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,079 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,663 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,334 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($219,773), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($172,065), and Management of companies & enterprises ($161,782).

Males in South Central West PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,534. The income inequality in South Central West PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,568

Women

49.5%

31,208

Men

50.5%

The workforce of South Central West PUMA, CT in 2020 was 61,776 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Central West PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

69.3k

2022 Value

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central West PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 60.2k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central West PUMA, CT, are Registered nurses (2,221 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,604 people), and Other managers (1,495 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central West PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

69.3k

2022 Value

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central West PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 60.2k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central West PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,079 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,663 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,334 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central West PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in South Central West PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,886

Median earning men ± $2,672

$50,851

Median earning women ± $2,475

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($114,338), Public Administration ($92,935), and Manufacturing ($86,987).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($78,199), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,684), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,626).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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 South Central West 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 2022, universities in South Central West PUMA, CT awarded 2,245 degrees. The student population of South Central West PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,246 male students and 4,600 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central West PUMA, CT are White (1,201 and 61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (312 and 15.9%), Black or African American (272 and 13.9%), and Asian (81 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in South Central West PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of New Haven (2,122 and 94.5%), Stone Academy-West Haven (108 and 4.81%), and Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (417275) (15 and 0.668%).

The most popular majors in South Central West PUMA, CT are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (242 and 10.8%), Forensic Science And Technology (189 and 8.42%), and Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing (138 and 6.15%).

The median tuition cost in South Central West PUMA, CT for private four year colleges is $42,610.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in South Central West PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,846 (48% men and 52% 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 2022 there were 8,846 students enrolled in South Central West PUMA, CT, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,652 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Forensic Science And Technology
120 degrees awarded
General Psychology
83 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
237 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central West PUMA, CT was Forensic Science And Technology with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Central West PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New Haven
2,122 degrees awarded
Stone Academy-West Haven
108 degrees awarded
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (417275)
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Haven with 2,122 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 935 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central West PUMA, CT, which is 0.714 times less than the 1,310 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,201 degrees mean that there were 3.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 312 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,574) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.838% 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 South Central West PUMA, CT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.3k), Bachelors Degree (23.9k), and Some college (22.4k).

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 South Central West PUMA, CT was $350,200 in 2022, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $294,800 to $350,200, a 18.8% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central West PUMA, CT is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Central West PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central West PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central West PUMA, CT is $97,085. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central West PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

Housing

Property

$350,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,668

$36,585

Median Property Taxes

±$1,168

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 South Central West PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2022

59.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 69.7% of the housing units in South Central West PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central West 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central West PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central West 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.

$97,085

Median Household Income

± $3,078

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,772

In 2022, the median household income of the 52.5k households in South Central West PUMA, CT grew to $97,085 from the previous year's value of $85,086.

The following chart displays the households in South Central West 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

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Central West PUMA, CT

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in South Central West PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in South Central West PUMA, CT was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central West PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central West PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central West PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (8.71%)

In 2022, 75.1% of workers in South Central West PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.71%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central West PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in South Central West PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central West 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 South Central West PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central West PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central West PUMA, CT (8.67k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central West 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

94.5% of the population of South Central West PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.848% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1169 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,169 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,169 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1,174 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.848%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central West PUMA, CT declined by 3.84% from 5.76% to 5.54%.

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