Waterbury, CT Demographics
What is the population of Waterbury?
There are 114,356 residents in Waterbury, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.71% are males and 51.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.61% of the resident pool in Waterbury, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.02%. Additionally, 9.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 100,758 people in Waterbury currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 114,356 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 55,706 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 58,650 | -1.3% |
Male Population 48.71%
Female Population 51.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 81,885 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,748 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 10,723 | 1.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.02%
Not Citizen 9.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,067 | -12.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,965 | -15.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,022 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,188 | 17.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 100,758 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 6.16%
Moved from Same State 1.79%
Moved from Different State 1.94%
Same House as Last Year 89.17%
What are the employment statistics in Waterbury?
White-collar workers make up 72.17% of the working population in Waterbury, while blue-collar employees account for 27.83%. There are also 8,868 entrepreneurs in Waterbury (8.9% of the workforce); 68,284 workers employed in private companies (68.51%); and 12,760 people working in governmental institutions (12.8%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 71,932 | 96.0% |
| Blue Collar | 27,738 | 98.2% |
White Collar 72.17%
Blue Collar 27.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,868 | 88.9% |
| Private Companies | 68,284 | 89.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,760 | 126.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,758 | 125.4% |
Self Employees 8.9%
Private Companies 68.51%
Governmental Workers 12.8%
Not for Profit Companies 9.79%
How many households are there in Waterbury?
There are a total of 45,962 households in Waterbury, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.85% of these Waterbury households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.15%. Additionally, 32.01% of households have children and 67.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 45,962 | -0.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.4% |
| Family Households | 27,506 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,456 | 0.4% |
Family Households 59.85%
Non-Family Households 40.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,713 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 31,249 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 32.01%
Households without Children 67.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Waterbury?
The average annual household income in Waterbury is $70,578, while the median household income sits at $51,642 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,561, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,965. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,965 and $41,217, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,578 | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income | $51,642 | 0.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 26,467 | 9.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 84,791 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Waterbury?
There are 50,577 housing units in Waterbury, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 45,962 occupied housing units in Waterbury, 45.01% are owner-occupied, while 54.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $192,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,273 per month in Waterbury.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,577 | -0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 15,768 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,222 | -12.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,109 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,947 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,588 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,261 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,523 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,486 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 585 | 12.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 88 | 109.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 45,962 | -0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,687 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25,275 | -2.1% |
Owner Occupied 45.01%
Renter Occupied 54.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,508 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,179 | 5.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $192,300 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,100 | 16.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,273 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 65.3%
Without Mortgage 34.7%
What is the level of education in Waterbury?
Approximately 48.24% of the population in Waterbury holds a high school degree (that's 42,756 residents), while 20.4% have attained a college certificate (18,082 locals) and 9.41% have a bachelor's degree (8,341 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,371 | 13.8% |
| Some High School | 42,756 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 18,082 | -13.1% |
| Associate Degree | 6,529 | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,341 | 2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,548 | 4.8% |
No High School 8.32%
Some High School 48.24%
Some College 20.4%
Associate Degree 7.37%
Bachelor's Degree 9.41%
Graduate Degree 6.26%
What is the marital status of Waterbury residents?
A total of 41,221 people in Waterbury have never been married (which represents 44.42% of the total population), while 33,968 of them are wedded (36.6%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,334 (3.59%) and 12,835 (13.83%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 41,221 | 2.2% |
| Married | 33,968 | -3.5% |
| Separated | 3,334 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4,781 | -3.2% |
| Divorced | 12,835 | 4.7% |
Never Married 44.42%
Married 36.6%
Separated 3.59%
Widowed 5.15%
Divorced 13.83%
What are the most common means of transportation in Waterbury?
The top three means of transportation people in Waterbury use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 41,276 residents commute by car, 1,664 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,126 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 41,276 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,664 | -4.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 154 | N/A |
| Railroad | 47 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 50 | 108.3% |
| Motorcycle | 26 | -21.2% |
| TaxiCab | 144 | -2.0% |
| Walk | 1,126 | -12.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Waterbury by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.