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Waterbury Overview

114,480
TOTAL POPULATION
55,072
MALE POPULATION
59,408
FEMALE POPULATION
92.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,723
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,116
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,451
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,309
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
56,236
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waterbury Zip Codes

Waterbury Area Codes

Race in Waterbury

The most populous races in Waterbury are White / Caucasian (51,376 | 44.9%), Hispanic or Latino (41,055 | 35.9%), and Black / African American (32,046 | 28.0%).
Race in Waterbury
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,3642.9%
Black / African American32,04628.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific730.1%
Hispanic or Latino41,05535.9%
Native / Alaskan2800.2%
White / Caucasian51,37644.9%
Two or more Races12,85911.2%
Some other Race14,48212.7%
Total114,480100.0%

Ancestry in Waterbury

The most populous ancestries reported in Waterbury are Puerto Rican (24,856 | 21.7%), Italian (11,776 | 10.3%), Dominican (7,408 | 6.5%), Irish (6,918 | 6.0%), and Jamaican (3,871 | 3.4%), together accounting for 47.9% of all Waterbury residents.
Ancestry in Waterbury
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan420.0%
African1,0100.9%
Albanian2,2642.0%
American2,2982.0%
Arab3600.3%
Argentinean450.0%
Armenian810.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac150.0%
Australian40.0%
Austrian1100.1%
Bahamian300.0%
Barbadian430.0%
Belgian250.0%
Bhutanese900.1%
Blackfeet180.0%
Brazilian1,3231.2%
British1560.1%
British West Indian7430.6%
Burmese550.1%
Canadian2760.2%
Cape Verdean9290.8%
Central American2,5062.2%
Central American Indian950.1%
Cherokee3030.3%
Cheyenne70.0%
Chilean990.1%
Colombian7320.6%
Cree190.0%
Croatian50.0%
Cuban3450.3%
Cypriot180.0%
Czech1250.1%
Danish230.0%
Dominican7,4086.5%
Dutch2660.2%
Dutch West Indian100.0%
Eastern European880.1%
Ecuadorian1,6301.4%
English2,8322.5%
Estonian640.1%
Ethiopian190.0%
European5220.5%
Finnish440.0%
French2,8392.5%
French Canadian1,1001.0%
German2,8282.5%
German Russian90.0%
Greek1050.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro750.1%
Guatemalan1,2571.1%
Guyanese8230.7%
Haitian4640.4%
Honduran6660.6%
Hungarian2380.2%
Indian (Asian)5050.4%
Iranian90.0%
Irish6,9186.0%
Israeli1560.1%
Italian11,77610.3%
Jamaican3,8713.4%
Japanese430.0%
Jordanian750.1%
Korean2780.2%
Lebanese1530.1%
Liberian240.0%
Lithuanian1,6571.5%
Macedonian290.0%
Malaysian110.0%
Mexican1,3281.2%
Mexican American Indian260.0%
Moroccan210.0%
Nicaraguan620.1%
Nigerian3410.3%
Northern European190.0%
Norwegian220.0%
Palestinian150.0%
Panamanian2120.2%
Paraguayan80.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian1620.1%
Polish2,0991.8%
Portuguese1,4021.2%
Puerto Rican24,85621.7%
Puget Sound Salish470.0%
Romanian130.0%
Russian6490.6%
Salvadoran3090.3%
Scandinavian400.0%
Scotch-Irish350.0%
Scottish2910.3%
Serbian30.0%
Sioux480.0%
Slavic220.0%
Slovak540.1%
South American2,8722.5%
South American Indian580.1%
Spaniard1460.1%
Spanish250.0%
Spanish American120.0%
Sri Lankan2440.2%
Subsaharan African2,4892.2%
Swedish4200.4%
Swiss620.1%
Syrian40.0%
Thai1,6191.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4690.4%
Turkish360.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander150.0%
Ugandan230.0%
Ukrainian1550.1%
Venezuelan1870.2%
Welsh130.0%
West Indian1,2341.1%
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Immigrants in Waterbury

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waterbury came from Latin America (13,241 | 11.6%), Caribbean (7,077 | 6.2%), South America (4,356 | 3.8%), Dominican Republic (3,928 | 3.4%), and Europe (3,666 | 3.2%), together accounting for 28.2% of all Waterbury residents.
Immigrants in Waterbury
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan500.0%
Africa1,4511.3%
Albania1,2941.1%
Argentina330.0%
Asia2,0551.8%
Azores40.0%
Bahamas300.0%
Brazil1,2811.1%
Cabo Verde4070.4%
Cambodia430.0%
Canada2190.2%
Caribbean7,0776.2%
Central America1,8081.6%
Chile790.1%
China2540.2%
Colombia4790.4%
Congo1060.1%
Cuba2560.2%
Dominica550.1%
Dominican Republic3,9283.4%
Eastern Africa2840.3%
Eastern Asia3540.3%
Eastern Europe2,2412.0%
Ecuador1,0060.9%
Egypt320.0%
El Salvador1660.2%
England1380.1%
Europe3,6663.2%
France260.0%
Germany260.0%
Ghana1360.1%
Greece390.0%
Guatemala6570.6%
Guyana1,1401.0%
Haiti3480.3%
Honduras4050.4%
India6190.5%
Iran90.0%
Ireland40.0%
Italy5300.5%
Jamaica1,9801.7%
Japan180.0%
Jordan410.0%
Kenya2400.2%
Korea820.1%
Laos110.0%
Latin America13,24111.6%
Lebanon300.0%
Lithuania100.0%
Mexico4590.4%
Middle Africa1350.1%
Morocco450.0%
Nicaragua620.1%
Nigeria2070.2%
North Macedonia3970.4%
Northern Africa770.1%
Northern Europe1690.2%
Pakistan5820.5%
Panama450.0%
Peru1720.2%
Philippines1290.1%
Poland2000.2%
Portugal4720.4%
Russia420.0%
Serbia140.0%
South Africa1240.1%
South America4,3563.8%
South Central Asia1,2851.1%
South Eastern Asia3310.3%
Southern Europe1,1871.0%
Spain1460.1%
Sri Lanka120.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines270.0%
Sweden30.0%
Switzerland170.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2410.2%
Turkey140.0%
Uganda230.0%
Ukraine1100.1%
Uruguay10.0%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela1410.1%
Vietnam1480.1%
West Indies230.0%
Western Africa7500.7%
Western Asia850.1%
Western Europe690.1%
Zaire100.0%
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Sex and Age in Waterbury

Sex and Age in Waterbury

The most populous age groups in Waterbury are 20 to 24 Years (4,401 | 8.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (4,632 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waterbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,801 (6.9%)3,378 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years3,827 (7.0%)3,410 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,726 (6.8%)3,611 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years3,781 (6.9%)3,593 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years4,401 (8.0%)4,512 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years4,286 (7.8%)4,146 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,865 (7.0%)4,632 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years2,714 (4.9%)3,239 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years3,732 (6.8%)4,021 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years3,601 (6.5%)4,058 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years3,326 (6.0%)3,925 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,780 (6.9%)3,626 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years3,646 (6.6%)3,915 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years2,364 (4.3%)2,502 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,708 (3.1%)2,662 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,008 (1.8%)1,398 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years929 (1.7%)1,333 (2.2%)
85 Years and over577 (1.1%)1,447 (2.4%)
Total55,072 (100.0%)59,408 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waterbury

Median Family Size in Waterbury

The median family size in Waterbury is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,291 | 51.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,116 | 11.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waterbury
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,291 (51.8%)3.26
Single Male/Father3,116 (11.3%)2.97
Single Female/Mother10,176 (36.9%)3.01
Total Families27,583 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Waterbury

The median household size in Waterbury is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,116 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (18,385 | 40.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waterbury
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,291 (31.1%)3.31
Single Male/Father3,116 (6.8%)3.43
Single Female/Mother10,176 (22.1%)3.23
Non-family18,385 (40.0%)1.19
Total Households45,968 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waterbury

Out of a total of 45,968 households in Waterbury, 27,583 (60.0%) are family households, while 18,385 (40.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 15,769.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waterbury
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-15,769 (34.3%)
2-Person Households10,140 (22.1%)2,172 (4.7%)
3-Person Households7,683 (16.7%)273 (0.6%)
4-Person Households5,615 (12.2%)118 (0.3%)
5-Person Households2,613 (5.7%)6 (0.0%)
6-Person Households866 (1.9%)47 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households666 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,583 (60.0%)18,385 (40.0%)

Female Fertility in Waterbury

Fertility by Age in Waterbury

Average fertility rate in Waterbury is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waterbury
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years19 (1.3%)5.0
20 to 34 years1,215 (79.8%)91.0
35 to 50 years289 (19.0%)24.0
Total1,523 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waterbury

48.5% of women with births (1,523) in Waterbury are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waterbury
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years526 (43.3%)689 (56.7%)
35 to 50 years212 (73.4%)77 (26.6%)
Total739 (48.5%)784 (51.5%)

Fertility by Education in Waterbury

Average fertility rate in Waterbury is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 39.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waterbury
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School141 (9.3%)27.0
High School Diploma596 (39.1%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree579 (38.0%)67.0
Bachelor's Degree74 (4.9%)26.0
Graduate Degree133 (8.7%)64.0
Total1,523 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waterbury

51.5% of women with births in Waterbury are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 78.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waterbury
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School38 (27.0%)103 (73.1%)
High School Diploma323 (54.2%)273 (45.8%)
College or Associate's Degree273 (47.1%)306 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree104 (78.2%)29 (21.8%)
Total739 (48.5%)784 (51.5%)

Income in Waterbury

Income Overview in Waterbury

Per Capita Income in Waterbury is $28,723, while median incomes of families and households are $64,116 and $51,451 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income114,480$28,723
Median Family Income27,583$64,116
Mean Family Income27,583$79,824
Median Household Income45,968$51,451
Mean Household Income45,968$69,383
Income Deficit27,583$11,309
Wage / Income Gap (%)114,48021.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)114,48078.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index114,4800.47

Earnings by Sex in Waterbury

Average Earnings in Waterbury are $36,182, $41,689 for men and $32,859 for women, a difference of 21.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Waterbury
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,818 (49.5%)$41,689
Female28,383 (50.5%)$32,859
Total56,201 (100.0%)$36,182

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waterbury

The most common earnings brackets in Waterbury are $100,000+ for men (2,671 | 9.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,410 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waterbury
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,033 (3.7%)1,176 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999999 (3.6%)885 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,362 (4.9%)1,525 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999587 (2.1%)723 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499484 (1.7%)1,260 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999543 (1.9%)1,355 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499732 (2.6%)849 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999573 (2.1%)1,138 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,069 (3.8%)931 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,267 (4.5%)1,141 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,843 (6.6%)2,083 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,372 (4.9%)2,167 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,614 (5.8%)2,269 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,374 (4.9%)1,465 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,323 (8.4%)1,113 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,065 (3.8%)1,101 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,600 (9.3%)1,610 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,748 (6.3%)1,712 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,559 (9.2%)2,410 (8.5%)
$100,000+2,671 (9.6%)1,470 (5.2%)
Total27,818 (100.0%)28,383 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waterbury

Average earnings in Waterbury are $46,266 for men and $35,436 for women, a difference of 23.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,821, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,582. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,576, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,548.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waterbury
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,582$25,548
High School Diploma$43,291$30,584
College or Associate's Degree$45,545$35,529
Bachelor's Degree$69,821$55,486
Graduate Degree$63,676$56,576
Total$46,266$35,436

Family Income in Waterbury

Family Income Brackets in Waterbury

According to the Waterbury family income data, there are 5,075 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,186 families (4.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waterbury
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,9317.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1864.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3178.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0697.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993,39312.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995,07518.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993,72413.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994,33115.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9587.1%
$200,000+1,6275.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waterbury

7+ person families (485 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Waterbury with $113,679 per family, while 2-person families (11,599 | 42.0%) have the highest median income of $29,840 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waterbury
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,599 (42.0%)$59,680
3-Person Families7,489 (27.2%)$62,491
4-Person Families5,078 (18.4%)$69,569
5-Person Families2,222 (8.1%)$69,563
6-Person Families710 (2.6%)$61,500
7+ Person Families485 (1.8%)$113,679
Total27,583 (100.0%)$64,116

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waterbury

The median family income in Waterbury is $64,116, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,700) having the highest median family income of $137,865, while families with no earners (4,136) have the lowest median family income of $23,328, accounting for 9.8% and 15.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waterbury
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,136 (15.0%)$23,328
1 Earner11,208 (40.6%)$45,206
2 Earners9,539 (34.6%)$87,731
3+ Earners2,700 (9.8%)$137,865
Total27,583 (100.0%)$64,116

Household Income in Waterbury

Household Income Brackets in Waterbury

With 8,090 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Waterbury, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 1,931 households (4.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waterbury
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6317.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993,4947.6%
$15,000 to $24,9995,24011.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993,7238.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996,20613.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998,09017.6%
$75,000 to $99,9995,37811.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995,97613.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3445.1%
$200,000+1,9314.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waterbury

The median household income in Waterbury is $51,451, with the highest median household income of $61,329 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18,255 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,382, with 1,520 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waterbury
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,520 (3.3%)$38,382
25 to 44 Years15,458 (33.6%)$52,052
45 to 64 Years18,255 (39.7%)$61,329
65+ Years10,735 (23.4%)$40,781
Total45,968 (100.0%)$51,451

Poverty in Waterbury

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterbury

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 23.3% for females among the residents of Waterbury, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 299 males (49.3%) and 495 females (41.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,106 (31.3%)937 (28.9%)
5 Years361 (35.5%)251 (31.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,303 (30.8%)1,228 (32.2%)
12 to 14 Years425 (19.6%)725 (33.0%)
15 Years299 (49.3%)181 (18.6%)
16 and 17 Years344 (24.3%)495 (41.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,390 (23.3%)1,430 (25.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,364 (16.8%)2,470 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years937 (14.7%)1,949 (26.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,331 (19.3%)1,541 (19.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,009 (13.8%)1,301 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years649 (16.3%)698 (13.8%)
75 Years and over516 (21.4%)398 (10.1%)
Total11,034 (20.4%)13,604 (23.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterbury

According to the poverty statistics in Waterbury, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 86.2% of males and 89.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,425 (68.7%)2,310 (71.1%)
5 Years655 (64.5%)541 (68.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,920 (69.2%)2,589 (67.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,739 (80.4%)1,475 (67.0%)
15 Years308 (50.7%)790 (81.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,069 (75.6%)704 (58.7%)
18 to 24 Years4,589 (76.7%)4,223 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years6,752 (83.2%)6,307 (71.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,437 (85.3%)5,308 (73.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,570 (80.7%)6,429 (80.7%)
55 to 64 Years6,317 (86.2%)6,201 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,333 (83.7%)4,358 (86.2%)
75 Years and over1,898 (78.6%)3,541 (89.9%)
Total43,012 (79.6%)44,776 (76.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waterbury

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waterbury show that 8.6% or 1,226 of the total 14,291 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.6%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.5%, which includes 453 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waterbury
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,724 (94.5%)453 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children4,507 (88.3%)598 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children698 (82.9%)144 (17.1%)
5 or more Children136 (81.4%)31 (18.6%)
Total13,065 (91.4%)1,226 (8.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waterbury

According to the poverty data in Waterbury, 19.5% or 606 single-father households and 32.0% or 3,260 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (78.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waterbury
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children113 (9.2%)333 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children420 (28.2%)2,347 (41.8%)
3 or 4 Children44 (12.0%)537 (52.8%)
5 or more Children29 (78.4%)43 (100.0%)
Total606 (19.5%)3,260 (32.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waterbury

The poverty data for Waterbury shows that 1,226 of the married-couple family households (8.6%) and 3,866 of the single-parent households (29.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (18.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 household (90.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waterbury
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children453 (5.5%)446 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children598 (11.7%)2,767 (39.0%)
3 or 4 Children144 (17.1%)581 (41.9%)
5 or more Children31 (18.6%)72 (90.0%)
Total1,226 (8.6%)3,866 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Waterbury

Employment by Class of Employer in Waterbury

Among the 49,828 employed individuals in Waterbury, private company employees (35,560 | 71.4%), not-for-profit organizations (4,313 | 8.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,138 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waterbury
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35,56071.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2512.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,1386.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,3138.7%
Local Government Employees2,5775.2%
State Government Employees2,0994.2%
Federal Government Employees8041.6%
Unpaid Family Workers860.2%
Total49,828100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waterbury

According to the labor force statistics for Waterbury, out of the total population over 16 years of age (91,145), 61.7% or 56,236 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 5,511 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.5% or 7,180 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.4% or 438 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waterbury
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,149 (37.1%)438 (20.4%)
20 to 24 Years6,649 (74.6%)1,051 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Years6,577 (78.0%)921 (14.0%)
30 to 34 Years7,180 (84.5%)747 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years10,814 (78.9%)714 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years11,272 (75.6%)969 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years5,029 (67.9%)287 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years4,181 (55.3%)176 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,967 (21.3%)171 (8.7%)
75 Years and over415 (6.2%)36 (8.6%)
Total56,236 (61.7%)5,511 (9.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waterbury

According to labor force statistics for Waterbury, 74.4% of individuals (45,021) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (60,512) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 3,827 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 9,612 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.3% or 616 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waterbury
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,455 (55.9%)1,103 (11.3%)
High School Diploma16,650 (72.6%)2,454 (10.7%)
College / Associate Degree13,340 (78.0%)1,420 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,612 (89.7%)343 (3.2%)
Total45,021 (74.4%)5,144 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waterbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waterbury are Community & Social Service (4,221 | 8.3%), Management (2,746 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,735 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (2,067 | 4.1%), and Business & Financial (1,975 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waterbury

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waterbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (72.4%), Computers & Mathematics (71.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), and Health Technologists (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waterbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,207 (44.0%)1,539 (56.0%)
Business & Financial826 (41.8%)1,149 (58.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,346 (69.2%)600 (30.8%)
Computers & Mathematics704 (71.9%)275 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering378 (69.7%)164 (30.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science264 (62.1%)161 (37.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,425 (33.8%)2,796 (66.2%)
Education, Arts & Media587 (39.5%)899 (60.5%)
Legal Services & Support155 (72.4%)59 (27.6%)
Education Instruction & Library391 (18.9%)1,676 (81.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment292 (64.3%)162 (35.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating613 (22.4%)2,122 (77.6%)
Health Technologists332 (26.7%)910 (73.3%)
Total (Category)5,417 (39.8%)8,206 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waterbury are Healthcare Support (4,232 | 8.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,901 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,630 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,468 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (891 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Waterbury

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waterbury, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (65.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (61.0%), and Security & Protection (60.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.2%), Personal Care & Service (66.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waterbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support627 (14.8%)3,605 (85.2%)
Security & Protection542 (60.8%)349 (39.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention366 (65.8%)190 (34.2%)
Law Enforcement176 (52.5%)159 (47.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,414 (48.7%)1,487 (51.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,603 (61.0%)1,027 (39.1%)
Personal Care & Service486 (33.1%)982 (66.9%)
Total (Category)4,672 (38.5%)7,450 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waterbury are Sales & Related (5,487 | 10.8%), and Office & Administration (5,473 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waterbury

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waterbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,527 (46.1%)2,960 (53.9%)
Office & Administration1,253 (22.9%)4,220 (77.1%)
Total (Category)3,780 (34.5%)7,180 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waterbury are Construction & Extraction (3,015 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,436 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (32 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waterbury

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waterbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,988 (99.1%)27 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,436 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4,432 (98.9%)51 (1.1%)
Total (Overall)25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waterbury are Production (4,258 | 8.4%), Material Moving (2,939 | 5.8%), and Transportation (2,315 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waterbury

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waterbury
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,586 (60.7%)1,672 (39.3%)
Transportation1,971 (85.1%)344 (14.9%)
Material Moving2,179 (74.1%)760 (25.9%)
Total (Category)6,736 (70.8%)2,776 (29.2%)
Total (Overall)25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waterbury

Employment Industries in Waterbury

The major employment industries in Waterbury include Health Care & Social Assistance (10,880 | 21.5%), Retail Trade (7,218 | 14.2%), Manufacturing (5,999 | 11.8%), Construction (3,545 | 7.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,505 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Waterbury

Employment Industries by Sex in Waterbury

The Waterbury industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.5%), Wholesale Trade (81.5%), and Information (72.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), and Educational Services (70.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waterbury
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,420 (96.5%)125 (3.5%)
Manufacturing3,698 (61.6%)2,301 (38.4%)
Wholesale Trade848 (81.5%)193 (18.5%)
Retail Trade4,039 (56.0%)3,179 (44.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,783 (70.4%)751 (29.6%)
Utilities205 (68.8%)93 (31.2%)
Information411 (72.0%)160 (28.0%)
Finance & Insurance601 (32.0%)1,277 (68.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing513 (53.9%)438 (46.1%)
Professional & Scientific1,098 (62.3%)665 (37.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,665 (66.4%)842 (33.6%)
Educational Services981 (29.8%)2,315 (70.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,208 (20.3%)8,672 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation303 (61.5%)190 (38.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,710 (48.8%)1,795 (51.2%)
Public Administration582 (30.8%)1,309 (69.2%)
Total25,037 (49.4%)25,663 (50.6%)

Education in Waterbury

School Enrollment in Waterbury

The most common levels of schooling among the 27,961 students in Waterbury are college / undergraduate (6,535 | 23.4%), middle school (5,952 | 21.3%), and high school (5,695 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Waterbury
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,5575.6%
Kindergarten1,6736.0%
Elementary School5,50119.7%
Middle School5,95221.3%
High School5,69520.4%
College / Undergraduate6,53523.4%
Graduate / Professional1,0483.7%
Total27,961100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waterbury

Out of a total of 27,961 students who are enrolled in schools in Waterbury, 4,865 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 23,096 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 523 (45.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,918 (94.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waterbury
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,073 (71.9%)420 (28.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,182 (89.7%)712 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,221 (88.4%)814 (11.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,918 (94.3%)238 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,701 (79.1%)449 (20.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,218 (66.7%)1,105 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,153 (65.9%)597 (34.1%)
35 Years and over637 (54.9%)523 (45.1%)
Total23,096 (82.6%)4,865 (17.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waterbury

Business (2,295 | 17.2%), education (1,556 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (1,505 | 11.3%), science & technology (1,499 | 11.3%), and computers & mathematics (1,027 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 13,311 individuals in Waterbury who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waterbury
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,0277.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7895.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1821.4%
Psychology8046.0%
Social Sciences9687.3%
Engineering6514.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1130.9%
Science & Technology1,49911.3%
Business2,29517.2%
Education1,55611.7%
Literature & Languages5384.0%
Liberal Arts & History7875.9%
Visual & Performing Arts3512.6%
Communications2461.8%
Arts & Humanities1,50511.3%
Total13,311100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waterbury

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waterbury

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waterbury are males with 2 vehicles (9,498, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,291, making up 37.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waterbury
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,937 (7.9%)2,435 (9.7%)
1 Vehicle6,863 (28.0%)9,018 (35.9%)
2 Vehicles9,498 (38.8%)8,291 (33.0%)
3 Vehicles4,588 (18.7%)3,969 (15.8%)
4 Vehicles1,308 (5.3%)948 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles284 (1.2%)437 (1.7%)
Total24,478 (100.0%)25,098 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waterbury

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waterbury are 15 to 19 minutes (7,703 commuters, 16.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (7,174 commuters, 15.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,985 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Waterbury
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8951.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4,98910.7%
10 to 14 Minutes7,17415.3%
15 to 19 Minutes7,70316.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,98512.8%
25 to 29 Minutes3,0786.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5,65412.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,5813.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2,3735.1%
45 to 59 Minutes2,9466.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,2244.8%
90 or more Minutes2,1924.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Waterbury

The most common commute times in Waterbury are 15 to 19 minutes (3,448 commuters, 14.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,255 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waterbury
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes397 (1.7%)498 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,245 (9.6%)2,744 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,336 (14.3%)3,838 (16.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,448 (14.8%)4,255 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,851 (12.2%)3,134 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,547 (6.6%)1,531 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,956 (12.7%)2,698 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes694 (3.0%)887 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,241 (5.3%)1,132 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,918 (8.2%)1,028 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,452 (6.2%)772 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,232 (5.3%)960 (4.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waterbury

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waterbury are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (2,940, 12.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,104, 13.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waterbury
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,459 (10.5%)850 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,229 (5.3%)883 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,449 (6.2%)1,171 (5.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,894 (12.4%)1,492 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,016 (8.6%)2,547 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,562 (11.0%)2,700 (11.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,360 (5.8%)2,440 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,122 (9.1%)3,104 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM537 (2.3%)1,772 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,380 (5.9%)1,579 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM741 (3.2%)644 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM222 (0.9%)387 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,940 (12.6%)2,544 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,406 (6.0%)1,364 (5.8%)
Total23,317 (100.0%)23,477 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waterbury

Occupancy by Ownership in Waterbury

Of the total 45,968 dwellings in Waterbury, owner-occupied units account for 20,151 (43.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 25,817 (56.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waterbury
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20,15143.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25,81756.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units45,968100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waterbury

Occupancy by Household Size in Waterbury
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15,76934.3%
2-Person Household12,31226.8%
3-Person Household7,95617.3%
4+ Person Household9,93121.6%
Total Housing Units45,968100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waterbury

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waterbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,943 (37.7%)9,826 (62.3%)
2-Person Household6,023 (48.9%)6,289 (51.1%)
3-Person Household3,233 (40.6%)4,723 (59.4%)
4+ Person Household4,952 (49.9%)4,979 (50.1%)
Total Housing Units20,151 (43.8%)25,817 (56.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waterbury

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waterbury
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,282 (28.3%)5,772 (71.7%)
High School Diploma6,708 (39.3%)10,354 (60.7%)
College/Associate Degree6,253 (48.4%)6,672 (51.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,908 (61.9%)3,019 (38.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waterbury

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waterbury
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,10319.8%
35 to 44 Years7,87517.1%
45 to 54 Years9,31020.3%
55 to 64 Years8,94519.5%
65 to 74 Years6,19313.5%
75 to 84 Years3,2987.2%
85 Years and Over1,2442.7%
Total45,968100.0%

Housing Finances in Waterbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Waterbury

Median Income by Occupancy in Waterbury
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied20,151 (43.8%)$78,137
Renter-Occupied25,817 (56.2%)$37,033
Average45,968 (100.0%)$51,451

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waterbury

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waterbury
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000459 (2.3%)1,736 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999419 (2.1%)1,006 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999823 (4.1%)2,665 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999421 (2.1%)2,152 (8.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999585 (2.9%)2,067 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,114 (5.5%)2,628 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,094 (10.4%)4,090 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,564 (17.7%)4,514 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,059 (15.2%)2,319 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,883 (19.3%)2,076 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more3,730 (18.5%)564 (2.2%)
Total20,151 (100.0%)25,817 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waterbury

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waterbury
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300169 (0.8%)1,475 (5.7%)
$300 to $499430 (2.1%)1,445 (5.6%)
$500 to $7992,616 (13.0%)2,190 (8.5%)
$800 to $9991,906 (9.5%)3,815 (14.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,261 (26.1%)11,258 (43.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,417 (26.9%)3,804 (14.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,690 (13.4%)806 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999925 (4.6%)37 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more737 (3.7%)41 (0.2%)
Total20,151 (100.0%)25,817 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waterbury

Housing Structures in Waterbury

Housing Structures in Waterbury
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18,56440.4%
Single Unit, Attached2,0064.4%
2 Unit Apartments5,84112.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,39718.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,1969.1%
10 or more Apartments6,95015.1%
Mobile Home / Other140.0%
Total45,968100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waterbury

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waterbury
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached15,369 (82.8%)3,195 (17.2%)
Single Unit, Attached952 (47.5%)1,054 (52.5%)
2 Unit Apartments1,821 (31.2%)4,020 (68.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments834 (9.9%)7,563 (90.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments553 (13.2%)3,643 (86.8%)
10 or more Apartments622 (8.9%)6,328 (91.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total20,151 (43.8%)25,817 (56.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waterbury

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waterbury
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.1%)1,218 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms426 (2.1%)5,187 (20.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,568 (42.5%)14,705 (57.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,365 (41.5%)3,888 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms2,774 (13.8%)819 (3.2%)
Total20,151 (100.0%)25,817 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waterbury

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waterbury
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,143 (40.4%)10,766 (41.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas664 (3.3%)630 (2.4%)
Electricity3,323 (16.5%)10,974 (42.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7,629 (37.9%)3,037 (11.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels379 (1.9%)120 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used13 (0.1%)290 (1.1%)
Total20,151 (100.0%)25,817 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waterbury

Household Vehicle Usage in Waterbury
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,009 (5.0%)7,842 (30.4%)
1 Vehicle7,305 (36.2%)12,259 (47.5%)
2 Vehicles7,560 (37.5%)4,644 (18.0%)
3 or more Vehicles4,277 (21.2%)1,072 (4.2%)
Total20,151 (100.0%)25,817 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waterbury

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waterbury

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,78513,366
Median Property Value$148,700$171,500
Median Household Income$65,478$2,931
Monthly Housing Costs$843$720
Real Estate Taxes$4,974$186

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waterbury

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waterbury
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000177 (2.6%)309 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,218 (17.9%)1,120 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,898 (72.2%)11,069 (82.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999421 (6.2%)663 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (0.3%)174 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99925 (0.4%)22 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more25 (0.4%)9 (0.1%)
Total6,785 (100.0%)13,366 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waterbury

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waterbury
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000462 (6.8%)232 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999830 (12.2%)416 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999635 (9.4%)999 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999716 (10.5%)479 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,144 (16.9%)1,378 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,225 (18.0%)2,420 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999974 (14.4%)1,834 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more799 (11.8%)2,909 (21.8%)
Total6,785 (100.0%)13,366 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waterbury

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waterbury
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,011 (44.4%)86,477 (647.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,078 (15.9%)7,014 (52.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x751 (11.1%)2,646 (19.8%)
4.0x or more1,775 (26.2%)1,105 (8.3%)
Total6,785 (100.0%)13,366 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waterbury

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waterbury
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800115 (1.7%)114 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499176 (2.6%)191 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,4996,443 (95.0%)281 (2.1%)
Total6,785 (100.0%)13,366 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waterbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterbury
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,826 (97.6%)222 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years17,587 (95.8%)777 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years11,391 (90.4%)1,210 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years12,650 (85.1%)2,212 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years12,043 (88.5%)1,571 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years13,110 (88.2%)1,761 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years13,668 (92.2%)1,160 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,894 (98.4%)144 (1.6%)
75 Years and older6,352 (100.0%)1 (0.0%)
Total104,521 (92.0%)9,058 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waterbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waterbury
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,826 (97.6%)222 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen17,587 (95.8%)777 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,391 (90.4%)1,210 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waterbury

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waterbury
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00021,561 (92.3%)1,798 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,746 (87.9%)2,719 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,952 (92.0%)1,657 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,244 (93.3%)957 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over30,089 (94.0%)1,906 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterbury

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterbury
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,916 (76.4%)2,216 (24.5%)
6 to 18 Years12,272 (66.8%)5,960 (32.5%)
19 to 25 Years5,390 (42.8%)6,312 (50.1%)
25 to 34 Years6,801 (45.8%)6,327 (42.6%)
35 to 44 Years5,991 (44.0%)6,332 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,599 (37.7%)8,069 (54.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,901 (39.8%)8,719 (58.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,388 (92.8%)3,943 (43.6%)
75 Years and over6,309 (99.3%)3,206 (50.5%)
Total63,567 (56.0%)51,084 (45.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waterbury

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waterbury
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (1.2%)2 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years693 (7.2%)312 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,684 (11.8%)1,092 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,642 (17.7%)4,908 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,508 (37.9%)1,719 (34.0%)
75 Years and over1,496 (62.0%)2,318 (58.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waterbury

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waterbury: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years34 (0.4%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years255 (1.8%)265 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years600 (2.9%)872 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years307 (7.7%)167 (3.3%)
75 Years and over812 (33.6%)582 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waterbury: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years120 (1.3%)69 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years286 (2.0%)139 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years847 (4.1%)895 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years186 (4.7%)633 (12.5%)
75 Years and over208 (8.6%)369 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waterbury: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years573 (6.0%)247 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,345 (9.4%)639 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,811 (8.8%)2,027 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years510 (12.8%)407 (8.1%)
75 Years and over405 (16.8%)386 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waterbury: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (0.3%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years151 (1.1%)150 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,984 (9.6%)2,584 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years952 (23.9%)1,289 (25.5%)
75 Years and over764 (31.7%)1,932 (49.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waterbury: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years149 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years160 (1.1%)106 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years564 (2.7%)603 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years341 (8.6%)366 (7.2%)
75 Years and over265 (11.0%)535 (13.6%)

Technology Access in Waterbury

Computing Device Access in Waterbury

Computing Device Access in Waterbury
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,40466.1%
Smartphone38,44783.6%
Tablet23,58551.3%
No Computing Device4,80410.4%
Total45,968100.0%

Internet Access in Waterbury

Internet Access in Waterbury
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2470.5%
Broadband Home29,56664.3%
Cellular Data Only5,52612.0%
Satellite Internet2,1754.7%
No Internet9,54920.8%
Total45,968100.0%

Waterbury Summary

Waterbury, Connecticut is a city located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It is the fifth-largest city in the state and the second-largest city in the county. The city is situated in the Naugatuck River Valley, which is part of the Great Valley of Connecticut. Waterbury is located approximately 80 miles northeast of New York City and 40 miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.

History

Waterbury was founded in 1674 by a group of settlers from Farmington, Connecticut. The settlers named the area “Mattatuck” after the local Native American tribe. The area was later renamed “Waterbury” in 1686 after the nearby Waterbury River.
In the late 1700s, Waterbury began to develop as an industrial center. The city was home to several factories, including the first brass mill in the United States. The city was also home to the first American-made pocket watch, which was produced by the Waterbury Clock Company in 1853.
In the late 1800s, Waterbury experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city was home to several large factories, including the American Brass Company, the Scovill Manufacturing Company, and the Chase Brass and Copper Company. The city also became a major center for the production of brass products, including buttons, buckles, and coins.

Geography

Waterbury is located in the Naugatuck River Valley, which is part of the Great Valley of Connecticut. The city is situated at the confluence of the Naugatuck and Mad Rivers. The city is located approximately 80 miles northeast of New York City and 40 miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.
The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 23.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water. The city is located in a hilly region of the state, with elevations ranging from 200 to 500 feet above sea level.

Economy

Waterbury has a diverse economy that is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. The city is home to several large employers, including the Waterbury Hospital, the University of Connecticut, and the Waterbury Public Schools.
The city is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the American Brass Company, the Scovill Manufacturing Company, and the Chase Brass and Copper Company. These companies produce a variety of products, including brass products, buttons, buckles, and coins.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Waterbury had a population of 110,366. The city has a population density of 4,541 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 63.2% White, 22.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races.
The median household income in Waterbury is $41,945, and the median family income is $50,945. The city has a poverty rate of 24.3%. The city has a high rate of homeownership, with 63.3% of households owning their own homes.
Waterbury is a diverse city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The city is home to several large employers, including the Waterbury Hospital, the University of Connecticut, and the Waterbury Public Schools. The city is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the American Brass Company, the Scovill Manufacturing Company, and the Chase Brass and Copper Company. Waterbury is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waterbury?
Total Population of Waterbury is 114,480.
What is the Total Male Population of Waterbury?
Total Male Population of Waterbury is 55,072.
What is the Total Female Population of Waterbury?
Total Female Population of Waterbury is 59,408.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waterbury?
There are 92.70 Males per 100 Females in Waterbury.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waterbury?
There are 107.87 Females per 100 Males in Waterbury.
What is the Median Population Age in Waterbury?
Median Population Age in Waterbury is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waterbury
Average Family Size in Waterbury is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waterbury
Average Household Size in Waterbury is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waterbury?
Per Capita income in Waterbury is $28,723.
What is the Median Family Income in Waterbury?
Median Family Income in Waterbury is $64,116.
What is the Median Household income in Waterbury?
Median Household Income in Waterbury is $51,451.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waterbury?
Income or Wage Gap in Waterbury is 21.2%.
Women in Waterbury earn 78.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waterbury?
Family Income Deficit in Waterbury is $11,309.
Families that are below poverty line in Waterbury earn $11,309 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waterbury?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waterbury is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waterbury?
There are 56,236 People in the Labor Forcein in Waterbury.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waterbury?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Waterbury.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waterbury?
Unemployment Rate in Waterbury is 9.8%.