Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

198,275

2.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.504% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

1.38% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$110,948

3.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$690,500

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

97,821

2.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 198k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $110,948. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew from 192,771 to 198,275, a 2.86% increase and its median household income grew from $107,082 to $110,948, a 3.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.22%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.7%).

36.7% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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.

84.7% of the residents in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was $690,500, and the homeownership rate was 54.5%.

Most people in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT borders Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, and Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 198k people, from which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.7% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (57k people).

In 2021, there were 5.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.4k White (Hispanic) and 18.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (36,270 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,423 households), and Haitian (2,480 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

101,442

Women

51.1%

96,936

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 198,378 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

84.7%

2021 Citizenship

84.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.7% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 84.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 2.17k
White (Hispanic)
19.4k ± 1.63k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 1.79k

23.1%

Hispanic Population

45.8k people

23.1% of the people in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (45.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
5,978 ± 1,869 people
India
4,580 ± 1,642 people
Colombia
3,628 ± 1,465 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Guatemala, the natal country of 5,978 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 4,580 and Colombia with 3,628.

Foreign-Born Population

28.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

57k people

29.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.7k people

As of 2021, 28.7% of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT residents (57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 29.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
36,270 households (19.4%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,423 households (1.83%)
Haitian
2,480 households (1.32%)

36.7% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 19.4% of the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,778 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
484 ± 163
Korea
405 ± 119

Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT employs 97.8k people. The largest industries in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (5,943 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (5,823 people), and Construction (5,528 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($345,882), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($310,695), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($294,459).

Males in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $94,714. The income inequality in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.554, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,307

Women

46.3%

51,410

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 95,717 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

97.8k

2021 Value

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 95.7k employees to 97.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, are Other managers (4,353 people), Accountants & auditors (3,007 people), and Financial managers (2,720 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.8k

2021 Value

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 95.7k employees to 97.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,943 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (5,823 people), and Construction (5,528 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$72,703

Median earning men ± $5,180

$48,970

Median earning women ± $3,051

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($185,634), Information ($134,783), and Wholesale Trade ($107,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,005), Wholesale Trade ($86,719), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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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

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $15,030 for in-state students and $37,698 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,405 (50.8% men and 49.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,405 students enrolled in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, 50.8% men and 49.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 815 records, of which 41.8% were women and 58.2% men.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($15,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($858) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.834% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.916% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (47.9k), Graduate Degree (38.4k), and High School or Equivalent (27.7k).

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was $690,500 in 2021, which is 2.82 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $678,900 to $690,500, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is 54.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT is $110,948. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

Housing

Property

$690,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,630

$40,990

Median Property Taxes

±$1,171

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 Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.5% of the housing units in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, 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.

$110,948

Median Household Income

± $2,915

75.2k

Number of Households

± 2,171

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.2k households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew to $110,948 from the previous year's value of $107,082.

The following chart displays the households in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.554

2021 Wage GINI in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

0.561

2020 Wage GINI in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was 0.554 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.1%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Public Transit (11.9%)

In 2021, 61.1% of workers in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.9%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.96% of the workforce in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (15.7k out of 197k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stamford & Greenwich Towns 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.

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

92.2% of the population of Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.264% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.761% decrease from the previous year (1,183 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.84%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.264%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT grew by 0.687% from 7.78% to 7.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.