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Danielson

Connecticut · 4,051 residents · 1.094 sq mi
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Danielson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,097. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,051
−5%since 2000
from 4,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,703 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+8%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Danielson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,097
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,798
+42%since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+11%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,707)
Black2.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(217)
Asian2.7%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(1,051)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,473)
Black2.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(232)
Asian2.9%(116)
Other0.4%(17)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,105)
Diversity Score
27
+11%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danielson, Connecticut?

Danielson, Connecticut has about 4,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danielson, Connecticut?

The typical household in Danielson, Connecticut earns about $55,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danielson, Connecticut expensive?

In Danielson, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $182,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Danielson, Connecticut?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Danielson, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danielson, Connecticut?

About 13.1% of people in Danielson, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danielson, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Danielson, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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