Tolland County, CT

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2021 Population

150,120

0.548% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.266% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.7%

22.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,525

0.815% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$264,500

1.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,173

1.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tolland County, CT had a population of 150k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $88,525. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tolland County, CT declined from 150,947 to 150,120, a −0.548% decrease and its median household income grew from $87,809 to $88,525, a 0.815% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tolland County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%), White (Hispanic) (2.93%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%).

None of the households in Tolland County, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Tolland County, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Tolland County, CT was $264,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Tolland County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tolland County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Tolland County, CT borders Hartford County, CT, New London County, CT, Windham County, CT, Hampden County, MA, and Worcester County, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Tolland County, CT is home to a population of 150k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.24% of Tolland County, CT residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Tolland County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Tolland County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tolland County, CT was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tolland County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tolland County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 567
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.25k ± 346
White (Hispanic)
4.4k ± 617

6.02%

Hispanic Population

9.04k people

6.02% of the people in Tolland County, CT are hispanic (9.04k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tolland County, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
43,924 ± 5,114 people
India
39,213 ± 4,835 people
Dominican Republic
30,541 ± 4,272 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 43,924 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,213 and Dominican Republic with 30,541.

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

7.43%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 7.24% of Tolland County, CT residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tolland County, CT was 7.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tolland County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,714 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
1,727 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
1,057 ± 243

Tolland County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tolland County, CT employs 77.2k people. In 2021, the largest industries in Tolland County, CT were Educational Services (12,884 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,428 people), and Manufacturing (8,684 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($156,042), Utilities ($103,438), and Finance & Insurance ($93,580).

Employment

Occupations

77.2k

2021 Value

± 2,241

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tolland County, CT declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 78k employees to 77.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tolland County, CT, are Management Occupations (9,254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,766 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tolland County, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

77.2k

2021 Value

± 2,241

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 4.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tolland County, CT declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 78k employees to 77.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tolland County, CT, are Educational Services (12,884 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,428 people), and Manufacturing (8,684 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tolland County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Tolland County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,416

Median earning men ± $2,440

$40,033

Median earning women ± $2,166

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,003), Wholesale Trade ($81,184), and Public Administration ($79,201).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,645), Public Administration ($69,605), and Manufacturing ($65,069).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

227
Construction
163
Retail Trade
159
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$350k
Manufacturing
$267k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$164k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tolland County, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.984% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (761k), Bachelors Degree (639k), and Some college (532k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tolland County, CT was $264,500 in 2021, which is 0.872 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $259,700 to $264,500, a 1.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Tolland County, CT is 70.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Tolland County, CT have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tolland County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tolland County, CT is $88,525. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tolland County, CT was Census Tract 5261.01, Tolland County, CT with a value of $132,888, followed by Census Tract 5261.02, Tolland County, CT and Census Tract 5352, Tolland County, CT, with respective values of $124,722 and $123,089.

In 2024, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tolland County, CT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.912%.

Housing

Property

$264,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,420

$40,072

Median Property Taxes

±$1,184

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 Tolland County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tolland County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Tolland County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tolland County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5261.01, Tolland County, CT
Census Tract 5261.02, Tolland County, CT
Census Tract 5352, Tolland County, CT

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tolland County, CT was Census Tract 5261.01, Tolland County, CT with a value of $132,888, followed by Census Tract 5261.02, Tolland County, CT and Census Tract 5352, Tolland County, CT, with respective values of $124,722 and $123,089.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tolland County, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,525

Median Household Income

± $3,260

57k

Number of Households

± 1,799

In 2021, the median household income of the 57k households in Tolland County, CT grew to $88,525 from the previous year's value of $87,809.

The following chart displays the households in Tolland County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tolland County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.498

2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2023, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.641% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (5.67%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Tolland County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tolland County, CT have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Tolland County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tolland County, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tolland County, CT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.912%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tolland County, CT (13.1k out of 135k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tolland County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Tolland County, CT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.9% of the population of Tolland County, CT has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tolland County, CT see 2,059 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year (1,859 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2059 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,059 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tolland County, CT

Primary care physicians in Tolland County, CT see an average of 2,059 patients per year. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year (1,859 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tolland County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.06%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tolland County, CT grew by 13.7% from 2.69% to 3.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tolland County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 26 in Tolland County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tolland County, CT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.1% in Tolland County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tolland County, CT.