Western Connecticut County, CT

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    2024 Population
    627,071
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.46%
    0.992% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $128,188
    2.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $652,900
    4.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    328,183
    1.28% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Western Connecticut County, 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 Western Connecticut County, CT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT are Western Connecticut State University (945 degrees awarded in 2024) and TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown (67 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Western Connecticut County, CT was $652,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

    Most people in Western Connecticut County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Western Connecticut County, CT was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Western Connecticut County, CT is home to a population of 627k people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.7% of Western Connecticut County, CT residents were born outside of the country (148k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (367k people) in Western Connecticut County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    88.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 88.4% of Western Connecticut County, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Western Connecticut County, CT was 88.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Western Connecticut County, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      367k ± 1.76k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      58.6k ± 1.72k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      51.8k ± 3.22k
    20.5%
    Hispanic Population
    129k people

    In 2024, there were 6.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (367k people) in Western Connecticut County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    20.5% of the people in Western Connecticut County, CT are hispanic (129k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    23.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    148k people
    23.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    146k people

    As of 2024, 23.7% of Western Connecticut County, CT residents (148k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Western Connecticut County, CT was 23.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,475 ± 510
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,466 ± 377
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,596 ± 316

    Western Connecticut County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Western Connecticut County, CT has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.289% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.22%
    Uninsured
    54.9%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    0.289%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Western Connecticut County, CT declined by 3.43% from 7.48% to 7.22%.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.77% in Western Connecticut County, CT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Western Connecticut County, CT employs 328k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Western Connecticut County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (42,664 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (39,440 people), and Finance & Insurance (33,362 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($202,422), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($183,385), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($169,414).

    Occupations

    328k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,947
    1.28%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Western Connecticut County, CT grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 324k employees to 328k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Western Connecticut County, CT, are Management Occupations (53,349 people), Sales & Related Occupations (35,456 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (31,902 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Western Connecticut County, CT.

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    Employment by Industries

    328k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,947
    1.28%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Western Connecticut County, CT grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 324k employees to 328k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Western Connecticut County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,664 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (39,440 people), and Finance & Insurance (33,362 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Western Connecticut County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Western Connecticut County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $79,541
    Median earning men ± $1,688
    $55,524
    Median earning women ± $1,797

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($234,159), Information ($119,479), and Public Administration ($107,396).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($123,615), Wholesale Trade ($113,487), and Manufacturing ($85,969).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,874
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,207
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 1,137
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $8.81M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $4.25M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $2.93M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Western Connecticut County, CT awarded 1,012 degrees. The student population of Western Connecticut County, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,282 male students and 3,422 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Western Connecticut County, CT are White (595 and 58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (243 and 24%), Black or African American (67 and 6.62%), and Asian (47 and 4.64%).

    The largest universities in Western Connecticut County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Western Connecticut State University (945 and 93.4%) and TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown (67 and 6.62%).

    The most popular majors in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT are General Psychology (78 and 7.71%), Registered Nursing (69 and 6.82%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (69 and 6.82%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $12,004 for in-state students and $25,088 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Western Connecticut County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,704 (49% men and 51% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,704 students enrolled in Western Connecticut County, CT, 49% men and 51% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,707 records, of which 49.1% were women and 50.9% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 78 degrees awarded
    2. 69 degrees awarded
    3. 69 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT was General Psychology with 78 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 945 degrees awarded
    2. 67 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Connecticut State University with 945 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 417 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Western Connecticut County, CT, which is 0.701 times less than the 595 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 595 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 243 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($12,004) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,772) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,145) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Western Connecticut County, CT was $652,900 in 2024, which is 1.96 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $625,400 to $652,900, a 4.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Western Connecticut County, CT is 66.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Western Connecticut County, CT have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Western Connecticut County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Western Connecticut County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

    Property

    $652,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,528
    $156,319
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,448

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

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    Rent vs Own

    66.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.4% of the housing units in Western Connecticut County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $128,188
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,370
    235k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,900

    In 2024, the median household income of the 235k households in Western Connecticut County, CT grew to $128,188 from the previous year's value of $124,553.

    The following chart displays the households in Western Connecticut County, 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (59.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (21.5%)
    3. Carpooled (8.11%)

    In 2024, 59.3% of workers in Western Connecticut County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.11%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    30.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Western Connecticut County, CT have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.07% of the workforce in Western Connecticut County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Western Connecticut County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Western Connecticut County, CT have 2 cars.

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Western Connecticut County, CT.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Western Connecticut County, CT (46.2k out of 620k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Western Connecticut County, 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 9.1% of the children was living in poverty in Western Connecticut County, CT.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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