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Storrs

Connecticut · 15,979 residents · 7.454 sq mi
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Storrs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,586. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $236,800. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,979
+45%since 2000
from 10,996 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,144 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Storrs
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,586
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,371 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,887
+9%since 2000
from $9,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
70.6% rent
Afford Score
9.3
+79%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(8,675)
Black5.5%(605)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(484)
Asian9.1%(1,000)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(4,628)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(10,301)
Black6.7%(1,063)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,493)
Asian15.8%(2,528)
Other0.9%(150)
Diversity Score65%(10,383)
Diversity Score
65
+54%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
19.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Storrs, Connecticut?

Storrs, Connecticut has about 15,979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Storrs, Connecticut?

The typical household in Storrs, Connecticut earns about $25,586 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Storrs, Connecticut expensive?

In Storrs, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $236,800, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.

How educated are people in Storrs, Connecticut?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in Storrs, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Storrs, Connecticut?

About 44.9% of people in Storrs, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Storrs, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Storrs, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,781 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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