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Waterbury

Connecticut · 114,403 residents · 28.557 sq mi
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Waterbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,700. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,403
+7%since 2000
from 107,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,006 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K109K111K113K116K1990201020202024Waterbury
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,329
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,082
+42%since 2000
from $17,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
58.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(62,406)
Black15.2%(16,335)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(23,354)
Asian1.5%(1,584)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(75,345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(37,760)
Black19.5%(22,269)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(45,281)
Asian2.1%(2,349)
Other3.8%(4,403)
Diversity Score85.2%(97,487)
Diversity Score
85
+21%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Connecticut?

Waterbury, Connecticut has about 114,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterbury, Connecticut?

The typical household in Waterbury, Connecticut earns about $46,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterbury, Connecticut expensive?

In Waterbury, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $132,700, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Connecticut?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Waterbury, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut?

About 21.3% of people in Waterbury, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterbury, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterbury, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,442 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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