Danbury, CT

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2022 Population

86,456

0.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

38.6

2.53% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.6%

0.0339% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$79,983

7.22% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$355,500

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,806

0.237% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Danbury, CT had a population of 86.5k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $79,983. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Danbury, CT grew from 86,197 to 86,456, a 0.3% increase and its median household income grew from $74,600 to $79,983, a 7.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), Other (Hispanic) (16.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.54%), and White (Hispanic) (5.86%).

None of the households in Danbury, 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.

81.4% of the residents in Danbury, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Danbury, CT are Western Connecticut State University (1,126 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Danbury, CT was $355,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Danbury, CT was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Danbury, CT is home to a population of 86.5k people, from which 81.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 32.7% of Danbury, CT residents were born outside of the country (28.2k people).

In 2022, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.6k people) in Danbury, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.6k Other (Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.4%

2022 Citizenship

81.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 81.4% of Danbury, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Danbury, CT was 81.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Danbury, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.6k ± 2.01k
Other (Hispanic)
14.6k ± 1.73k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 1.55k

31.7%

Hispanic Population

27.4k people

31.7% of the people in Danbury, CT are hispanic (27.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Danbury, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

32.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

28.2k people

32.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.7k people

As of 2022, 32.7% of Danbury, CT residents (28.2k 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 Danbury, CT was 32.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,073 ± 246
Gulf War (2001-)
566 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 77

Danbury, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Danbury, CT employs 46.8k people. The largest industries in Danbury, CT are Retail Trade (6,623 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,537 people), and Construction (4,341 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($142,292), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,013), and Wholesale Trade ($86,900).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.8k

2022 Value

± 2,039

−0.237%

1 Year decline

± 6.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Danbury, CT declined at a rate of −0.237%, from 46.9k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Danbury, CT, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,107 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,900 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (4,028 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Danbury, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.8k

2022 Value

± 2,039

−0.237%

1 Year decline

± 6.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Danbury, CT declined at a rate of −0.237%, from 46.9k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Danbury, CT, are Retail Trade (6,623 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,537 people), and Construction (4,341 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Danbury, CT, though some of these residents may live in Danbury, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,379

Median earning men ± $2,535

$36,456

Median earning women ± $3,822

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($86,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,833), and Manufacturing ($64,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($108,237), Construction ($63,048), and Public Administration ($57,125).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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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 the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Danbury, CT awarded 1,126 degrees. The student population of Danbury, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,004 male students and 2,413 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Danbury, CT are White (700 and 62.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (210 and 18.7%), Black or African American (99 and 8.79%), and Asian (56 and 4.97%).

The largest universities in Danbury, CT by number of degrees awarded are Western Connecticut State University (1,126 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Danbury, CT are Criminal Justice - Police Science (92 and 8.17%), Registered Nursing (84 and 7.46%), and General Business Administration & Management (71 and 6.31%).

The median tuition cost in Danbury, CT for a public four year colleges is $6,464 for in-state students and $19,358 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Danbury, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,417 (45.4% men and 54.6% 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 4,417 students enrolled in Danbury, CT, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,369 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
71 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
92 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
84 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Danbury, CT was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Connecticut State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,126 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Connecticut State University with 1,126 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 473 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Danbury, CT, which is 0.724 times less than the 653 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 700 degrees mean that there were 3.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 210 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 ($6,464) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,881) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

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, CT was $355,500 in 2022, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $315,000 to $355,500, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Danbury, CT is 55.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Danbury, CT have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Danbury, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$355,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,103

$17,722

Median Property Taxes

±$1,019

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

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

Rent vs Own

55.9%

Homeownership

2022

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 55.9% of the housing units in Danbury, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Danbury, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Danbury, 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.

$79,983

Median Household Income

± $5,121

31.7k

Number of Households

± 1,615

In 2022, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Danbury, CT grew to $79,983 from the previous year's value of $74,600.

The following chart displays the households in Danbury, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Danbury, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (68.7%)
Carpooled (14.3%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)

In 2022, 68.7% of workers in Danbury, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (10.2%).

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

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Danbury, CT have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.26% of the workforce in Danbury, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Danbury, CT (8.8k out of 83.3k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Danbury, CT is Hispanic, followed by White 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

85.7% of the population of Danbury, CT has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 0.401% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1027 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.11% decrease from the previous year (1060 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,027 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,027 patients per year. This represents a 3.11% decrease from the previous year (1,060 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.3%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

9.61%

Non-Group

0.401%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Danbury, CT grew by 3.12% from 13.9% to 14.3%.

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

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