South Central East PUMA, CT

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2023 Population
133,097
0.295% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
49.5
1.23% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
5.02%
3.93% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$111,231
2.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$383,100
5.48% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
64,121
2.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Central East PUMA, CT had a population of 133k people with a median age of 49.5 and a median household income of $111,231. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Central East PUMA, CT declined from 133,491 to 133,097, a −0.295% decrease and its median household income grew from $108,085 to $111,231, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central East PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Other (Hispanic) (3.46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.32%).

12% of the households in South Central East PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in South Central East PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central East PUMA, CT are Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven (135 degrees awarded in 2023), TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford (25 degrees), and Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology (20 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in South Central East PUMA, CT was $383,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.9%.

Most people in South Central East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central East PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Central East PUMA, CT is home to a population of 133k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.29% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (12.4k people).

In 2023, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in South Central East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.61k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Central East PUMA, CT are Spanish (6,369 households), Italian (1,709 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,163 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
67,781
Women
50.9%
65,377
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 133,158 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
97%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Central East PUMA, CT was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central East PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 1.35k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.21k ± 632
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    4.61k ± 1.04k
8.01%
Hispanic Population
10.7k people

In 2023, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in South Central East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.61k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.01% of the people in South Central East PUMA, CT are hispanic (10.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Italy
    1,150 ± 829 people
  2. China
    924 ± 744 people
  3. Ecuador
    863 ± 719 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central East PUMA, CT was Italy, the natal country of 1,150 South Central East PUMA, CT residents, followed by China with 924 and Ecuador with 863.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.29%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.4k people
8.67%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.6k people

As of 2023, 9.29% of South Central East PUMA, CT residents (12.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central East PUMA, CT was 8.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,369 households (4.98%)
  2. Italian
    1,709 households (1.34%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,163 households (0.91%)

12% of the households in South Central East PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central East PUMA, CT was Spanish. 4.98% of the households in South Central East PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,290 ± 353
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    947 ± 269
  3. Korea
    818 ± 248

South Central East PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Central East PUMA, CT employs 64.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Central East PUMA, CT were Elementary & secondary schools (5,435 people), Construction (4,349 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,985 people), and the highest paying industries were Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($456,393), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($219,616), and Scientific research & development services ($182,074).

Males in South Central East PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $87,718. The income inequality in South Central East PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
31,296
Women
48.8%
32,825
Men
51.2%

The workforce of South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 was 64,121 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

64.1k
2023 Value
−2.6%
1 Year decline
± −2.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 65.8k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central East PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,030 people), Registered nurses (1,963 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central East PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.1k
2023 Value
−2.6%
1 Year decline
± −2.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 65.8k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central East PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,435 people), Construction (4,349 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,985 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central East PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in South Central East PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$76,666
Median earning men ± $3,656
$57,105
Median earning women ± $3,386

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($106,017), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,572), and Manufacturing ($98,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($128,281), Public Administration ($81,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,120).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in South Central East PUMA, CT awarded 180 degrees. The student population of South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 277 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central East PUMA, CT are Hispanic or Latino (74 and 41.1%), followed by White (67 and 37.2%), Black or African American (30 and 16.7%), and Two or More Races (4 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in South Central East PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven (135 and 75%), TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford (25 and 13.9%), and Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology (20 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in South Central East PUMA, CT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (71 and 39.4%), General Cosmetology (43 and 23.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (29 and 16.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 293 students enrolled in South Central East PUMA, CT, 5.46% men and 94.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 116 records, of which 97.4% were women and 2.59% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Cosmetology
    43 degrees awarded
  2. Hair Styling & Design
    25 degrees awarded
  3. Barbering
    4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Central East PUMA, CT was General Cosmetology with 43 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
    135 degrees awarded
  2. TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford
    25 degrees awarded
  3. Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology
    20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven with 135 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central East PUMA, CT, which is 0.0526 times less than the 171 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 74 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 67 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.719% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.466% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Central East PUMA, CT in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.6k), Bachelors Degree (25.8k), and Graduate Degree (22k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central East PUMA, CT was $383,100 in 2023, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $363,200 to $383,100, a 5.48% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central East PUMA, CT is 78.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in South Central East PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central East PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$383,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,468
$43,137
Median Property Taxes
±$1,281

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Central East PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78.9%
Homeownership
2023
60.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.9% of the housing units in South Central East PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$111,231
Median Household Income
± $5,405
54.7k
Number of Households
± 1,857

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.7k households in South Central East PUMA, CT grew to $111,231 from the previous year's value of $108,085.

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Wage Distribution

0.47
2023 Wage GINI in South Central East PUMA, CT
0.478
2022 Wage GINI in South Central East PUMA, CT

In 2023, the income inequality in South Central East PUMA, CT was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central East PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central East PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.4%)
  3. Carpooled (5.64%)

In 2023, 75.2% of workers in South Central East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

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Commute Time

24.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central East PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in South Central East PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Central East PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central East PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central East PUMA, CT (6.63k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central East PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

97.1% of the population of South Central East PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.42% increase from the previous year (1,169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,209 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 3.42% increase from the previous year (1,169 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 14.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.88%
Uninsured
56.2%
Employer Coverage
10.8%
Medicaid
18.4%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
0.79%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central East PUMA, CT declined by 0.13% from 2.89% to 2.88%.

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