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CITY · INCORPORATED 1820 · 2000 CENSUS

Danbury

Connecticut · 74,848 residents · 42.029 sq mi
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Danbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,664. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $174,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

74,848
+14%since 1990
from 65,585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,781 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,560 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+7%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
63K70K76K83K89K1990201020202024Danbury
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,664
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,832 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,500
+27%since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $693 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
41.7% rent
3.3
−24%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(57,066)
Black6.7%(4,397)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(4,810)
Asian3.6%(2,393)
Diversity Score41.6%(27,260)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(50,945)
Black6.3%(4,743)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(11,791)
Asian5.4%(4,068)
Diversity Score57.3%(42,869)
57
+38%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danbury, Connecticut?

Danbury, Connecticut has about 74,848 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Danbury, Connecticut?

The typical household in Danbury, Connecticut earns about $53,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danbury, Connecticut expensive?

In Danbury, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $174,600, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Danbury, Connecticut?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Danbury, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danbury, Connecticut?

About 8.0% of people in Danbury, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danbury, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Danbury, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,263 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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